American Cancer Society Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released an updated guideline for colorectal cancer screening. Among the major guideline changes, the new recommendations say screening should begin at age 45 for people at average risk. Previously, the guideline recommended screening begin at age 50 for people at average risk. Recommendations for screening test options are also part of the guideline changes. For people of average risk, the ACS lowered the age to start screening after ana
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
SGLA Colorectal Surgeons, Dr. Yosef Nasseri and Dr. Moshe Barnajian are in Nashville at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting. The Annual Meeting features new, innovative technology, up-to-date research, topic-specific symposia and expert panels. Everyone at SGLA is proud that our Colorectal Surgeons continue to educate at conferences throughout the Nation! Photoed below is SGLA's Post Grad Research Student, Arman Alizadeh presenting at t
Dr. Barnajian provides expertise in a variety of procedures
Moshe Barnajian, M.D., is a board certified colorectal and general surgeon who is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients. And, his expertise in robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery allow him to treat patients with a variety of issues. Procedures Performed by Dr. Barnajian include: Colonoscopy Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) Minimally invasive trans-anal surgery Surgical procedures for hemorrhoid treatment Hemorrhoidal sclerothe
Dr. Nasseri Speaks at Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
Dr. Yosef Nasseri was asked to give a presentation to his peers at the Southern California Chapter of The American College of Surgeons. He provided insight and answered questions on his presentation topic 'Controversies in Surgical Treatment for the Management of Rectal Cancer'. Dr. Nasseri remains a top colorectal surgeon and continues to treat patients at the Surgery Group of Los Angeles. Everyone at SGLA is proud that he continues to educate and train others at conferences
