Dr. Steven Lewis Sapkin M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
5400 Balboa Blvd Suite 228 Encino CA, 91316About
Dr. Steven Sapkin is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Encino, CA. Dr. Sapkin specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Sapkin often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1967
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2009 Southern California Super Doctors 2008
Treatments
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Vascular Disease
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