Dr. Lake just finished surgery on close friend and I cannot speak highly enough of how this man has…read morecome through not just professionally but has gone ABOVE AND BEYOND for his patients. My Friend (AA)has been through multiple surgeon consults, he somehow found Dr. Lake and immediately after his first consult with Dr. Lake he turned to me and said " thats my fucking surgeon" Dr.Lake not only exemplifies amazing bed side manner( and I say that as a healthcare professional myself) he never gives up he always continously guides the most resistant patients( due to past bad experiences with other surgeons) and he does it with such calmness charm and finesse. HE IS THE DEFINITION OF A PROFESSIONAL. He actually cares. My friend got his surgery done on MediCal for christ sake, and the level of care was emaculate. My friends surgery was 9 hours and after the surgery you would think the surgeon would be tired or just wants to give you the news and get out of there, nope this man was smiling sat with us and joked and comforted us- true professional and good human in every senses. The nurses also at valley cedar sinai will tell you the same. He knows how to get the most apprehensive resistant patients to comply. Thats an art they dont teach in med school, you either have it or you dont. I could go on and on, all I will say is Dr. Lake we are so blessed to have found you and thank you so much for all you deligence and hard work, we are forever grateful!!!

I have been a patient of Dr.Lake's for over 8 years. He is such a great doctor! I don't see him…read moreoften which is a great thing, but every time I do I am so happy he's my doctor. He is easy to talk to. Makes you feel comfortable. He's got a great sense of humor too (and I love that). He provides excellent care. His office staff is nice. Easy to make appointments. I always tell people to go get checked out. Colonoscopy's are easy. Prep isn't too bad. It's very important to get this screening. Cologuard is not efficient at detecting colon cancer...colonoscopy's are! Spread the word :-)

Dr. Lake just finished surgery on close friend and I cannot speak highly enough of how this man has…read morecome through not just professionally but has gone ABOVE AND BEYOND for his patients. My Friend (AA)has been through multiple surgeon consults, he somehow found Dr. Lake and immediately after his first consult with Dr. Lake he turned to me and said " thats my fucking surgeon" Dr.Lake not only exemplifies amazing bed side manner( and I say that as a healthcare professional myself) he never gives up he always continously guides the most resistant patients( due to past bad experiences with other surgeons) and he does it with such calmness charm and finesse. HE IS THE DEFINITION OF A PROFESSIONAL. He actually cares. My friend got his surgery done on MediCal for christ sake, and the level of care was emaculate. My friends surgery was 9 hours and after the surgery you would think the surgeon would be tired or just wants to give you the news and get out of there, nope this man was smiling sat with us and joked and comforted us- true professional and good human in every senses. The nurses also at valley cedar sinai will tell you the same. He knows how to get the most apprehensive resistant patients to comply. Thats an art they dont teach in med school, you either have it or you dont. I could go on and on, all I will say is Dr. Lake we are so blessed to have found you and thank you so much for all you deligence and hard work, we are forever grateful!!! Also thank you Dr. Hendrix and wendy!!

I paid and they continue to say I didn't Billing department…read moresucks Doc is mediocre - he's fine and accepted my insurance

Women who answer the phone are extremely rude. Even got yelled at. I felt uncomfortable the second…read morethe appointment was made due to the girl not knowing how to properly ask questions and not understanding that my card didn't have the information she was asking for (this is when it would be appropriate to ask for The information over the phone so you can do a benefit check to ensure no ones time is wasted). I found amazing staff in Simi Valley. It's always so sad when great drs have such rude office staff.

I waited way too long to see a proctologist and I couldnt be happier with my experience with Dr…read more Sapkin. Kind, gentle, and conservative.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Zaghiyan. From the moment I met her, she was kind,…read morecompassionate, and made me feel completely comfortable. What I appreciated most was that she listened carefully to all of my concerns and never dismissed or downplayed my symptoms. She took the time to explain everything thoroughly and presented treatment options right away, which gave me a clear plan moving forward. Knowing exactly what the next steps were put me at ease and made me feel confident that I was in good hands.

While the reviews for Dr. Zaghiyan look overwhelmingly positive, and I would have liked to have had…read morethe opportunity to work with her after being referred by my dermatologist. However, after asking front desk staff about costs, using my insurance vs being a cash patient, and not getting full transparency on billing options and practices I have had to seek services elsewhere. I was even told that if I have insurance I don't have the option to be a cash patient, which is entirely untrue. Very disappointed in the overall handling of billing related questions or costs associated. It isn't unreasonable to know what will be charged (or billed to insurance) prior to coming in to meet with the doctor. Whilst I understand procedures can very patient to patient, it isn't an unrealistic ask to offer a range, and/or example of what a typical procedure may run at the practice.

As someone who had struggled with hemorrhoids for years, I finally gathered the courage to schedule…read morea hemorrhoidectomy after an awful month-long flare up. Going in, I had a lot of anxiety as I knew how difficult the recovery from hemorrhoid surgeries could be. I decided to seek out Dr Chung as my surgeon in hopes of a smoother recovery. He provided detailed pre-op and post-op instructions which eased my anxiety a bit. I also like that he uses fancy stuff like laser, botox, and Exparel to aid in the recovery. By all accounts my surgery was successful. Nevertheless, as my luck would have it, I ended up having complications and subsequently had a really difficult months-long recovery. During that time, Dr Chung regularly checked in on me and provided professional guidance on when to get labs, when to start antibiotics, or when to seek additional medical advice. He was knowledgeable and empathetic towards my struggles. He also filled out my SDI application/extension and work accommodation without hesitation. During my times of need, having a surgeon that is easily reachable by phone was beyond helpful. Dr Chung doesn't take insurance and his fees can be a bit steep. However, if you have the means, I highly recommend him as he is truly an outstanding colorectal surgeon who puts a lot of care into his patients.

Seven months after surgery, I feel ready to share my full experience and reflect on this journey…read more Over those seven months, Dr. Chung saw me a total of seven times, with countless text messages in between. He was always responsive, patient, and reassuring. I will never forget that he even saw me the day before Thanksgiving, bringing his young boys along because he had no childcare. That moment showed me the kind of person he is. Most of my appointments were on Saturday evenings, the only time my husband could drive me. I still remember pulling up to his clinic, a clean, safe, quiet building, with his car often the only one in the parking lot. Despite the late hours, he never once rushed an appointment. I always felt fully cared for. By the end of this process, I truly believe he saved me from what could have been a very dangerous situation had I followed the original surgical plan in my home state. Dr. Chung is warm, knowledgeable, deeply empathetic, and kind. When he says his services are a flat fee, he truly means it. There were no surprise charges, no added fees at any point in the process, and no pressure. I never felt neglected or forgotten. What stands out most now, looking back after 7 months, is not just the care I received in the moment, but the way he guided my healing over time. He never rushed the process or pushed me toward timelines that did not feel right for my body. My recovery was based on how my body healed, not dictated by insurance timelines. If you are hesitant about paying out of pocket, ask yourself what your health and your life are worth. Today, I can say I am completely healed, and that outcome means everything. I am incredibly grateful.

Dr. Kamrava performed my hemorrhoid surgery with precision and excellence. He is the best…read moreproctologist and surgeon. I also had surgery with him over a decade ago where he expertly removed my pilonidal cyst. He is also very kind and a great person. Thank you, Dr. Kamrava for your expertise and great care. I really appreciate you.

I'm really confused who is writing positive reviews, maybe people who has better insurance!…read more Because from my personal experience I've been treated not as nicely as reviews say. The overall experience at the doctor office was alright, but the staff who works there probably weren't interested in helping. Doctor was very nice and helpful. But the staff... To get a prescription it's was a total nightmare for me. The receptionist was telling me that she sent the prescription several times , but my pharmacy never received anything and they had to call several times to request it. Long story short eventually I have to request the actual prescription so I can do it myself. I was in pain for a week in a half. Also, doctor said I need to get colonoscopy and that I need to schedule it myself by emailing the doctor or she maybe will contact me myself. I emailed several times to the email that receptionist provided me, no response, I called left two messages , haven't received a call back. I called again a day ago and finally spoke with her. She advised that email is no longer valid ‍ Also she has a waitlist going on and if I don't have cancer it might be take a month or longer during Covid situations , which is understandable. But turn after linger conversation, I found out maybe it will be a week and she hasn't even requested an authorization yet. I asked her why and she said " well it's not urgent " I'm not sure what that means , but I'm in pain for few weeks already and can't even get a medicine either. While writing a review I received a call from receptionist if I want to be on a waitlist for a procedure and if I received the prescription ( that I need to bring myself (9 times walking to a pharmacy)) She said she doesn't know what's been going on , but maybe it's an error on pharmacy end. From my personal experience worth CVS pharmacy in West Hollywood they were pretty amazing about receiving prescription from different doctors for me and never had issues. I think I would trust a pharmacy then a doctor's office. Because it was more errors on their end. Probably after this review they might remove me from a list , but I'm hopeful and hopefully they will keep on the list. I'm not sure if I want to go through this experience again, where staff doesn't really care about patients.

We had a great experience with Dr. Barnajian. He performed a colectomy/colorectal resection with an…read moreileostomy on my mother who is 92 years old with clogged artery issues, high blood pressure, and diabetes. The surgery was in March 2026, then he reversed the ileostomy early June. Everything went extremely well! He's an exceptional, highly skillful surgeon, I think definitely one of the best in this area with a great support team at Cedar Sinai Hospital. He's also very good at explaining everything and answering all your questions, and really accessible anytime if you need him. He'll answer calls direclty on his cell phone even when the day is over for him, really attentative and caring to his patients. On top that that, he's very nice and positive, has a big, bright, warm personality and attiude which we found comforting - we really loved working with him. He also has a great office team - administratively, scheduling, logistics - all that went very smoothly for us, they are very easy to communicate with and really worked hard to get the ideal surgery dates and times for us. I highly recommend Dr. Barnajian and his team at Cedar Sinai if you need a colorectal surgeon - he's fantastic!

Dr. Barnajian has simply been G-d sent during a really difficult chapter in my life. He is kind,…read moreapproachable, super knowledgeable, and patient. As a health care professional myself, I REALLY appreciated him explaining every scenario, and answering all my questions. He gave me an option that 2 other docs did not, and I've been able to exhale for the first time in over a year. Thank you Dr. Barnajian for your compassionate care and reassurance. I am ever grateful.

Dr. Capiendo is kind, knowledgeable and respectful. She was directly referred by Highly recommended.read more

From scheduling , to check in with the front desk, to the wonderful first visit with Dr. Capiendo…read more All was great, extremely professional, attentive, and the doctor was very detailed in her explanation, as well as has a great bedside manner. It's apparent she loves what she does and is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her and this office. It's rare these days to find a large busy practice that is personal and hassle free.

If you have an issue "down there" that you have been putting off as you are terrified of the exam,…read moreplease don't hesitate to see Dr. Rosenfeld. He is really a great doctor who will instantly put you at ease. I ended up needing a surgery and just felt so looked after every step of the way. I also sought a second opinion from another 5-star rated colorectal surgeon and honestly, Dr. Rosenfeld was just so much better in every way. It is really rare to find a doctor's office like this where everyone from the doctor to the front desk staff to the nurses are just exceptional, and I am so glad these reviews guided me to see him. While no one wants to shout from the rooftops that they saw a proctologist, the fact that so many of his patients feel called to leave reviews have to tell you something. I would not hesitate to recommend him and feel grateful to have found him.

I'm reviewing so others know this is a great practice, and Dr. Rosenfeld had a great bedside…read moremanner. I needed to be examined for an issue and he explained everything that would happen in advance, putting me at ease. This is the least fun/most embarrassing type of medical problem to have, but Dr. Rosenfeld earned my trust immediately and I'd happily refer friends to him after my experience.