Phillip R. Fleshner
Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. Phillip R. Fleshner

Colorectal Surgery
Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles
8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
West Hollywood, CA 
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Expertise in
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Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles
8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
West Hollywood, CA 

Overview

Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California.

Dr. Fleshner is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 151 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. Dr. Fleshner is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles
8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, West Hollywood, CA 90048

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

8 Clinical Trials

MeSenteric SpAring Versus High Ligation Ileocolic Resection for the Prevention of REcurrent Crohn's DiseaSe (SPARES)
MeSenteric SpAring Versus High Ligation Ileocolic Resection for the Prevention of REcurrent Crohn's DiseaSe (SPARES)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 16, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Follow-up of a Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Darvadstrocel in the Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistula in Subjects With Crohn's Disease Who Have Participated in ADMIRE II Study
A Follow-up of a Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Darvadstrocel in the Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistula in Subjects With Crohn's Disease Who Have Participated in ADMIRE II Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Other
Study Drug: Darvadstrocel Adipose Stem Cell Transplantation
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase-III, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, International, Multicentre Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Cx601, Adult Allogeneic Expanded Adipose-derived Stem Cells (eASC) for the Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistula(s) in Patients With Crohn's Disease Over a Period of 24 Weeks and a Follow-up Period up to 52 Weeks
A Phase-III, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, International, Multicentre Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Cx601, Adult Allogeneic Expanded Adipose-derived Stem Cells (eASC) for the Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistula(s) in Patients With Crohn's Disease Over a Period of 24 Weeks and a Follow-up Period up to 52 Weeks
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Cx601
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Dose Ranging Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of 2 Dose Regimens of Intravenous TAK-954 for the Prophylaxis and Treatment of Postoperative Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Large- and Small-Bowel Resection
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Dose Ranging Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of 2 Dose Regimens of Intravenous TAK-954 for the Prophylaxis and Treatment of Postoperative Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Large- and Small-Bowel Resection
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 23, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Impact of Postoperative Telemedicine Visit vs In-person Visit on Patient Satisfaction During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Impact of Postoperative Telemedicine Visit vs In-person Visit on Patient Satisfaction During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 27, 2022
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating Commencement of Low Residue Diet Versus Clear Liquids on Postoperative Zero Following Elective Colorectal Surgery
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating Commencement of Low Residue Diet Versus Clear Liquids on Postoperative Zero Following Elective Colorectal Surgery
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 31, 2020
Intervention Type: Device, Dietary supplement
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective Randomized Control Study on Effect of Post Operative Loperamide in Decreasing Readmission for Dehydration in Colorectal Patients After Diverting Ileostomies
Prospective Randomized Control Study on Effect of Post Operative Loperamide in Decreasing Readmission for Dehydration in Colorectal Patients After Diverting Ileostomies
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 20, 2017
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
Prospective Cohort of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease Patients Undergoing Surgery to Identify Risk Factors for Post-Operative Infection I
Prospective Cohort of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease Patients Undergoing Surgery to Identify Risk Factors for Post-Operative Infection I
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 13, 2017
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151 Total Publications

Upfront medical or surgical treatment in Crohn's disease.
Upfront medical or surgical treatment in Crohn's disease.
Journal: The lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology
Published: March 06, 2026
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Is Dr. Phillip R. Fleshner a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Phillip R. Fleshner is classified as an Elite expert for Crohn's Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Phillip R. Fleshner specialize in?

While Dr. Phillip R. Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Ulcerative Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. Phillip R. Fleshner participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Phillip R. Fleshner has published 151 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Phillip R. Fleshner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Phillip R. Fleshner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-289-9224 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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