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Daniel Shouhed, MD, General Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

DanielShouhedMD

General Surgery • Los Angeles, CA

Bariatric Surgery, Endocrine, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Assistant Professor, Cedars Sinai Medical Center

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Summary

  • Daniel Shouhed, MD is a surgeon in the Department of Surgery within the division of bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery with clinical expertise in treating metabolic, endocrine and gastrointestinal disorders.

    Dr. Shouhed is a member of several medical societies, including the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons.

    Dr. Shouhed has received honors and rewards for his accomplishments in research. He was awarded the Excellence in Research Award from the American College of Surgeons for his work in Human Factors research. He has presented his research at multiple national and international surgical meetings and has authored numerous publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals including JAMA Surgery, Journal of the American College of Surgeons and World Journal of Surgery. He is also the author of several book chapters on topics ranging from the surgical management of metabolic syndrome, bariatric complications, and minimally invasive approaches to neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Shouhed is mutli-lingual; in addition to English, he speaks Spanish, French and Farsi.

    Dr. Shouhed graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles where he was inducted into the society of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. He completed his general surgery residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he received the chief resident teaching award. He went to New York to complete a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, with a clinical focus on bariatric, endocrine, foregut and colorectal surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Excellence in Research Award American College of Surgeons, 2012
  • Excellence in Teaching Award Cedars Sinai Medical Center
  • Chief Resident Cedars Sinai Medical Center
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Patient Expectations After Collis Gastroplasty  
    Daniel Shouhed, Miguel Burch, Edward H Phillips, JAMA Surgery

Authored Content

  • Patient Expectations After Collis GastroplastyJune 2020
  • Patient Expectations After Collis GastroplastyJune 2020

Press Mentions

  • Pioneer in Robotic Surgery, Dr. Daniel Shouhed, Recognized as a 2022 Top Los Angeles Surgeon by Find Local Doctors
    Pioneer in Robotic Surgery, Dr. Daniel Shouhed, Recognized as a 2022 Top Los Angeles Surgeon by Find Local DoctorsFebruary 8th, 2022
  • Pioneer in Robotic Surgery, Dr. Daniel Shouhed, Announces the Launch of His New State-of-the-Art Practice and Website
    Pioneer in Robotic Surgery, Dr. Daniel Shouhed, Announces the Launch of His New State-of-the-Art Practice and WebsiteMay 28th, 2021

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Farsi, French

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Daniel Shouhed, Dr. Daniel Shouhed, MD, Dr. D Shouhed