At the Beverly Hills Hernia Center, the Focus is on Tailoring Treatment to Individual Patients

Dr. Shirin Towfigh is the only surgeon in the Western U.S. whose practice is 100% dedicated to treating hernias of the abdominal wall and their complications.

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Aug 14, 2013, 04:24 ET

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Although hernia symptoms can vary greatly, hernias are always extremely unpleasant. They're not only painful, but also patients are often unsure of exactly what is happening to their body, which can be extremely distressing. Beverly Hills Hernia Center is the place hernia surgery Los Angeles residents turn to first because of the renowned skill and specialized expertise of its attending physician, Dr. Shirin Towfigh.

Dr. Towfigh is the only surgeon in the Western United States to concentrate exclusively on abdominal wall hernias and their related complications. She is ready to provide the highest caliber care to all types of patients suffering from abdominal hernia issues, answering the most basic questions ("What is a hernia?") to the most complex questions ("Are complications likely in my case?"). Dr. Towfigh is an acknowledged expert in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. She focuses on carefully matching the treatment of the individual with his or her particular condition. Dr. Towfigh's philosophy as a doctor is based on understanding the unique set of circumstances impacting each patient and tailoring their treatment to meet those needs.

A hernia is basically caused by a hole in the muscle or muscle lining (fascia) that has become too big. Therefore, figuring out whether it is necessary to use material to help close space is crucial. Dr. Towfigh takes great pains to select the correct type of prosthetic mesh – if any – to use on a particular patient. Medicine has never been a one-size-fits-all field and it certainly should not be the case with hernia treatment. The age, gender, and body type of the patient, for example, can have a tremendous impact on the correct course of treatment. It takes an outstanding, highly trained, and sensitive practitioner to match the patient to the correct type of hernia treatment.

Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Towfigh is one of the most highly qualified physicians in Southern California, if not the entire country. Dr. Towfigh's surgical training was at the world famous UCLA Medical Center, ranked "Best in the West" for 22 straight years by US News and World Report. She earned her medical degree from the highly prestigious Top 10 medical school at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Towfigh is a distinguished award-winning teacher and expert on minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Towfigh has been a professor at some of greater Los Angeles's most respected medical institutions, including UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and USC's Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Towfigh is a leader in her field and hernia sufferers should seriously consider taking advantage of her services.

If you or a loved one is suffering from ongoing hernia symptoms or is dealing with ongoing complications from a prior procedure, don't wait to contact Dr. Towfigh as soon as possible. Please call her offices at 310-358-5020. You can also reach her via her web site at BeverlyHillsHerniaCenter.com. She and her outstanding staff look forward to hearing from you.

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