
Dr. Shouhed is a nationally recognized, board-certified minimally invasive surgeon known for treating both common and complex gastrointestinal conditions with advanced robotic and laparoscopic techniques. Patients often seek his care after years of ongoing symptoms, unsuccessful treatments, or when looking for highly specialized surgical expertise that may not be readily available in their local community.
Whether you're considering weight loss surgery, struggling with chronic acid reflux, dealing with a hernia, or searching for answers to a complex gastrointestinal condition, Dr. Shouhed and his team are committed to making the journey worthwhile. From your initial consultation through treatment and recovery planning, our goal is to provide the expertise, personalized attention, and advanced care that patients throughout California trust when seeking the highest level of gastrointestinal surgery.
If you’re looking for the best GI surgeon in California, Dr. Shouhed offers a comprehensive range of minimally invasive and robotic surgical procedures for gastrointestinal and metabolic conditions, all performed with precision to minimize risk and shorten recovery time.
Widely regarded throughout the country as the best MALS surgeon in Beverly Hills, Dr. Shouhed offers specialized care for this rare and frequently misdiagnosed condition:
Expert surgical treatment led by the best SMAS surgeon in Beverly Hills for a rare and often overlooked vascular compression disorder:
When only the leading expert will do, you can trust Dr. Shouhed as the best gallbladder surgeon in Beverly Hills, offering minimally invasive treatment for gallstones and gallbladder disease:
Don’t settle for anything less than putting your care in the hands of the best hernia surgeon in Beverly Hills who is known for the durable repair for abdominal wall hernias of all types:
Advanced treatment for chronic heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease by the best GERD surgeon in Beverly Hills:
If you’re searching for the best bariatric surgery in Beverly Hills, we offer effective, lasting solutions for obesity and metabolic health:
Under the care of the best revisional bariatric surgeon in Beverly Hills, you can receive customized correction and optimization of prior weight loss procedures:
Precise surgical care by the best colon surgeon in Beverly Hills for colorectal and intestinal conditions:
Minimally invasive management of adrenal and splenic disorders by the best spleen surgeon in Beverly Hills:
Patients traveling from outside the Los Angeles area should contact the office before making travel plans. The team can explain what records, imaging, operative reports, and prior test results may be helpful for Dr. Shouhed to review. Depending on the condition, the consultation process may begin with a review of prior records and a discussion of next steps. If surgery is recommended, the office can help patients understand timing, preoperative testing, expected recovery, and whether follow-up may be coordinated with local physicians when appropriate.

Meet the Doctor
Dr. Shouhed is a board-certified surgeon born and raised in Los Angeles who has trained at some of the most prestigious institutions in the country. He graduated summa cum laude from UCLA, earned his medical degree from UCSD School of Medicine on a full merit scholarship, and completed his general surgery residency at Cedars-Sinai, ranked the #2 GI surgery program in the United States, where he served as Administrative Chief Resident. He then completed a fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, the first program of its kind in the country, with a focus on minimally invasive bariatric, foregut, and complex general surgery.
Dr. Shouhed is the Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Weight Loss Center at Providence Saint John's Hospital, a member of the Minimally Invasive GI Surgery division at Cedars-Sinai, and the highest-volume robotic surgeon at that institution. He has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, serves on committees shaping national standards for robotic and bariatric surgery, and is a sought-after speaker at conferences worldwide.
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No. Dr. Shouhed sees patients at his Beverly Hills office, and patients may travel from other parts of California for advanced GI, bariatric, foregut, and complex general surgery evaluation.
Contact the office to ask what records, imaging, operative reports, and test results should be sent before your consultation. Reviewing the right information early can help determine the most appropriate next step.
Patients may consider traveling for rare conditions such as MALS or SMA syndrome, complex GERD or hiatal hernia concerns, revisional bariatric surgery, complex hernia concerns, or cases where prior treatment has not resolved symptoms.
The number of visits depends on your diagnosis, the procedure being considered, preoperative testing needs, and recovery plan. The office can help explain likely timing once your case has been reviewed.
When appropriate, Dr. Shouhed’s office may coordinate with a patient’s local physicians for continuity of care. The exact follow-up plan depends on the procedure and clinical situation.
If you're living with a gastrointestinal condition or exploring weight loss surgery in California, Dr. Shouhed is ready to help from our Beverly Hills clinic. Schedule a consultation today and experience the difference that precision, expertise, and genuine patient care can make.