
Dr. Shouhed is an internationally renowned, board-certified minimally invasive surgeon with specialized expertise in robotic bariatric, gastrointestinal, and complex general surgery. His practice is built on a simple but powerful principle: combining the most advanced surgical technology available with a deeply personal, patient-first approach to care.
Whether you're exploring weight loss surgery, struggling with chronic acid reflux, or seeking answers for a complex GI condition, Dr. Shouhed will honor your time and travel from out of state or internationally to get you the answers and resolve your GI condition.
If you’re looking for the best GI surgeon in the United States, 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:
Before traveling, patients should contact the office to learn what records, imaging, test results, and operative reports may be needed for review. The goal is to help determine whether an in-person visit, additional testing, or surgical consultation is appropriate.
If surgery is recommended, the office can help patients understand scheduling, preoperative requirements, how long they may need to stay in the Los Angeles area, and what follow-up may look like after returning home.

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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Yes. Patients outside California may contact Dr. Shouhed’s Beverly Hills office to ask about evaluation for complex gastrointestinal, bariatric, foregut, or revisional surgical concerns.
Yes. Patients should contact the office before booking travel so the team can explain what records, imaging, prior operative reports, and test results may be useful before the consultation.
The required stay depends on the procedure, testing needs, recovery timeline, and Dr. Shouhed’s postoperative instructions. The office can help explain expected timing after your case is reviewed.
When appropriate, the office may coordinate with a patient’s local physicians for continuity of care. The follow-up plan depends on the diagnosis, procedure, and recovery needs.
If you're living with a gastrointestinal condition or exploring weight loss surgery in the United States of America, 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.