Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care in Los Angeles
Expert surgical care for inflammatory bowel disease with Dr. Moshe Barnajian — bowel-sparing, minimally invasive, and coordinated with your GI team.
Comprehensive Surgical Care for IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of chronic conditions — chiefly Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — that inflame the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, bleeding, and fatigue. Every patient’s course is different.
While medication is the foundation of care, most patients with inflammatory bowel disease benefit from surgery at some point, whether to treat a complication or to improve quality of life. Dr. Barnajian provides expert surgical care coordinated closely with your gastroenterologist.
Trained at Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Barnajian focuses on bowel-sparing, minimally invasive techniques that protect long-term digestive function.
The Two Main Types
Inflammatory bowel disease is a spectrum, and the right treatment depends on which type you have and how it behaves.
Crohn’s Disease
Can affect any part of the digestive tract and often causes strictures, fistulas, and abscesses that may need surgery.
Ulcerative Colitis
Limited to the colon and rectum, which means surgery to remove that tissue can actually cure the disease.
Indeterminate Colitis
Some patients have features of both, requiring an experienced surgeon to guide the safest plan.
Symptoms and Our Approach
Symptoms include abdominal pain and cramping, chronic or bloody diarrhea, urgency, fatigue, and weight loss, often in unpredictable flares. Over time, complications and increased cancer risk can develop.
Surgical timing and technique are critical. Dr. Barnajian uses bowel-sparing, minimally invasive approaches and coordinates every decision with your gastroenterologist so surgery happens at the right moment and preserves as much function as possible.
Surgical Treatment Options
Dr. Barnajian tailors surgery to your specific disease, always favoring tissue-sparing, minimally invasive techniques.
Bowel-Sparing Resection
Removing only diseased segments preserves as much healthy intestine as possible.
Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
Minimally invasive techniques mean less pain, smaller scars, and a faster recovery.
J-Pouch Reconstruction
For ulcerative colitis, an internal pouch often avoids a permanent ostomy.
Fistula & Abscess Care
Targeted treatment of complications, coordinated with your medical therapy.
Coordinated Care
Every step is planned with your gastroenterologist for the best long-term result.
What Your Visit Looks Like
Dr. Barnajian reviews your history, imaging, and medications and partners with your GI team to recommend the right treatment at the right time.
Before your appointment
Bring your imaging, medication list, and GI records so we can plan carefully and preserve healthy bowel.
During your visit
Your consultation covers your diagnosis, the complication being treated, and a clear, coordinated plan.
After your care
You receive close follow-up and continued coordination with your gastroenterologist.
Same-week appointments available
Why Patients Choose Dr. Barnajian
Dr. Moshe Barnajian is a board-certified colorectal surgeon (FASCRS), Cedars-Sinai trained, with deep experience in inflammatory bowel disease surgery, including complex and reoperative cases.
His practice offers coordinated, multidisciplinary care, most PPO insurance accepted with benefits verified in advance, and a compassionate, patient-first approach. Call (424) 622-9028 to schedule.
IBD Care Across Los Angeles
Dr. Barnajian treats inflammatory bowel disease for patients from Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Culver City, and throughout Los Angeles, with coordinated care and most PPO insurance accepted.
For trusted information on inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal health, visit the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, or explore all of Dr. Barnajian's colorectal services.
IBD FAQs
Will I definitely need surgery?
Not everyone does, but a majority of patients with inflammatory bowel disease benefit from surgery at some point, either to treat a complication or improve quality of life. Timing is guided closely by your GI team.
Is IBD surgery minimally invasive?
Usually, yes. Dr. Barnajian performs most procedures robotically or laparoscopically, which means less pain, smaller scars, and a faster recovery.
When should I see a specialist about inflammatory bowel disease?
You should be evaluated if you have a new diagnosis, persistent symptoms, or a significant family history. Early evaluation of inflammatory bowel disease leads to more options and better outcomes. Call (424) 622-9028 to be seen this week.
How is inflammatory bowel disease treated?
Treatment is individualized and coordinated with your other physicians when needed. Dr. Barnajian explains every option and recommends the safest, most effective plan.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. Most PPO plans are accepted and our team verifies your benefits before your visit. Call (424) 622-9028 to confirm coverage.
Get Expert IBD Care in Los Angeles
Bowel-sparing, coordinated surgical care from a leading colorectal surgeon. Prompt consultations available.