The 20 Best Fecal Impaction Doctors Near Me in Tarzana, CA

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The 20 Best Fecal Impaction Doctors near Tarzana, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Fecal Impaction near Tarzana, CA. Of these, 107 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Saied Dallalzadeh
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    16661 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 718, 
    Encino, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    THE POWER OF CARING WORKS WONDERS. Dr. Dallalzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top area of expertise is Fecal Impaction.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction

    South Valley Imaging

    18344 Clark St Ste 101, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Gritz is a Radiologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Gritz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Neonatal Ovarian Cyst.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction

    Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    18300 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Mogannam is a Radiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Mogannam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and CAPOS Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Colorectal Surgery
    16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 505, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Headrick is a Colorectal Surgeon in Encino, California. Dr. Headrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Levator Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Headrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Colorectal Surgery
    16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 505, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Gingold is a Colorectal Surgeon in Encino, California. Dr. Gingold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, and Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Dr. Gingold is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Tzung is a Neuroradiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Tzung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Herniated Disk, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Brunengraber is a Radiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Brunengraber has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Headache, and Gallbladder Disease.

    H N. Xu
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Internal Medicine

    H. Norman Xu, MD Private Practice

    7111 Winnetka Ave, Ste 4, 
    Canoga Park, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Heart Attack, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Suhail B. Salem
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Gastroenterology

    United Medical Doctors

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Suhail B. Salem earned his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Following medical school, he trained in Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. During his time at Rush, he was selected to serve as Chief resident for one year, where he played an important role in training medical students and residents and received an award for excellence in teaching and service. Next, he completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology also at Rush University Medical Center. During his fellowship, he was recognized with awards for excellence in GI endoscopy and a Fellow of the Year award.Following training in Gastroenterology, Dr. Salem pursued additional specialization in advanced endoscopy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. During that time, he acquired dedicated training in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP, as well as other complex endoscopic procedures including endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and enteral stenting. In addition, he gained significant experience taking care of patients with cancers affecting the GI tract.Before joining United Gastroenterologists, Dr. Salem practiced at Carepoint Health Medical Group in New Jersey for 3 years. During that time, he established a interventional endoscopy program for the hospital system, helped educate and train fellows in Gastroenterology, led a GI tumor board, and served as Director of the Division of Gastroenterology at Christ Hospital.Dr. Salem's clinical practice encompasses all aspects of Gastroenterology, with additional focus using advanced endoscopic techniques in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of GI disorders.Dr. Salem is board certified in Gastroenterology as well as Internal Medicine. In addition, he is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).Dr. Salem is excited to now call Northridge home and to establish roots within the community, while increasing the range of services offered locally and delivering better health outcomes for the community as a whole. Dr. Salem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Fecal Impaction
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Fecal Impaction
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Kallini is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Kallini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Liver Cancer, Fecal Impaction, Liver Embolization, and Prostatic Artery Embolization.

    Distinguished in Fecal Impaction
    Distinguished in Fecal Impaction

    Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital

    4650 Lincoln Blvd, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Dawson is a Radiologist in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Dawson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Bronchogenic Cyst, Interstitial Lung Disease, Osteotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Internal Medicine

    Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical

    18321 Clark St, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahin Delkhah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Delkhah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Madievsky is a Gastroenterologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Madievsky has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Gastroenterology

    San Fernando Valley Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc

    18425 Burbank Blvd Ste 500, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Sach is a Gastroenterologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Sach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Internal Medicine

    Cedars-Sinai Primary Care & Endocrinology-Tarzana

    5411 Etiwanda Ave Ste 200, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Salberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Salberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteomyelitis, High Cholesterol, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Family Medicine

    Emergent Care Associates Inc

    18751 Ventura Blvd Ste 100, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rabin Nikjoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Nikjoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Valley Colorectal Surgeons

    16311 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Lake is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Encino, California. Dr. Lake has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    18436 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Le is an Interventional Radiologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Le has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Piyush K. Jogani, MD

    18250 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Piyush Jogani is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Jogani has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Fecal Impaction
    Internal Medicine

    Shaarawy MD Inc, Rami - 1681411397000

    21822 Sherman Way Ste 100, 
    Canoga Park, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rami Shaarawy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Canoga Park, California. Dr. Shaarawy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Fainting, Hepatitis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Fecal Impaction?

    A fecal impaction is a large lump of dry, hard stool that stays stuck in the rectum. It is most often seen in people who are constipated for a long time.

    When should I see an Fecal Impaction doctor near Tarzana, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Fecal Impaction doctor near Tarzana, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Fecal Impaction doctors near Tarzana, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Fecal Impaction doctors near Tarzana, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Fecal Impaction doctor near Tarzana, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Fecal Impaction doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Fecal Impaction doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Fecal Impaction doctor near Tarzana, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Fecal Impaction doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Fecal Impaction doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Fecal Impaction doctors near Tarzana, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Fecal Impaction doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Fecal Impaction doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Fecal Impaction doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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