Dr. Liza M. Capiendo, MD, Colon, Rectal & General Surgery
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About Dr. Liza M. Capiendo, MD
Liza M. Capiendo, M.D. is an Attending Physician at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She is an active member of the teaching faculty in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She received her Medical Degree from Loma Linda University and completed her surgical residency at King/Drew Medical Center. While a surgical resident, she received the Surgical Resident of the Year award on three occasions.
Dr. Capiendo completed her Colon and Rectal Fellowship at Los Angeles County/U.S.C. Medical Center.
Her main clinical and research interests focus on the laparoscopic treatment of colon and rectal disorders. She has a special interest in the laparoscopic resection of gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Capiendo places special emphasis on the treatment of rectal disorders in women. Her expertise includes the treatment of pelvic floor disorders and the treatment of fecal incontinence.
Dr. Capiendo has published the results of her original research on the Radiotherapeutic Pretreatment of Colon Xenografts in The Journal of Immunopharmacology.
She has presented the results of her investigation into recurrent colon and rectal cancer to The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Convention in Philadelphia.
Due to her extensive expertise, Dr. Capiendo has been featured on:
- NBC 4 News "Scopefest 2007" (watch the entire segment below)
- DailyNews.com "Celebrating Their Health"
- ABC 7 News "Colorectal Cancer"
- Southern California Physicians magazine "The Next Generation: Q&A with the Young Physicians Organization"
She has also given back to the community with volunteer work such as:
- MLK Surgeons Team Captain (Revlon Run/Walk for Women Breast/Ovarian Cancer Research)
- Social Action Community Clinic Volunteer
- "Ask Your Doctor" Inland Empire radio show
Dr. Capiendo is board certified and is a member of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Contact Information
Address: 9400 Brighton Way. Suite 307 Beverly Hills, CA, 90210Office#: (310) 273-2310
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Website: http://www.lacolon.com/
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