Surgical Specialties — Soma Surgery Center, Beverly Hills

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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

A medical specialty concerned with the correction or restoration of form and function through cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. Plastic surgeons perform both elective and non-elective cases.

Procedures performed at SomaElective procedures include breast augmentation, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty, liposuction, face lift, neck lift, facial rejuvenation, Brazilian butt lift and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Non-elective procedures include cleft lip repair, mastectomy and lesion removal.

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Orthopedics

The branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and correction of disorders, injuries and diseases of the muscular and skeletal systems of the body. The orthopedic surgeon treats acute, chronic, traumatic and recurrent injuries and disorders of the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and other related issues.

Procedures performed at SomaSurgical repair of fractures, knee, shoulder and hip arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, and rotator cuff repair.

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Gastroenterology

Also known as a GI (gastrointestinal) specialist, trained to diagnose the many diseases that can affect the organs within the digestive system — the stomach and intestine. These procedures allow the physician to visualise the upper and lower part of the gastrointestinal tract, so that they may check for unusual ulcers, tumors, polyps and blood vessels.

Procedures performed at SomaColonoscopies, upper GI endoscopies (EGD), capsule endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.

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Head & Neck (ENT)

Also known as otolaryngologists (ENT physicians), they focus on diseases in the ear, nose and throat, as well as the head and neck, including endocrine surgery and surgical oncology.

Procedures performed at SomaMinimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery, image-guided endoscopic sinus surgery, voice and vocal cord treatment and surgery, and parotid and salivary gland surgery.

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Urology

Urologists are trained to diagnose, treat and manage patients with urological disorders. These physicians focus on the health of the urinary tract and bladder of both male and female patients, and on the reproductive system of males.

Procedures performed at SomaProstate biopsies, prostate cancer screenings, male and female incontinence surgeries, surgery for kidney and ureteral stones, vasectomy, varicocelectomy and family planning.

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General & Colorectal Surgery

This surgical specialty focuses on the abdominal contents and digestive system of the body, including the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts.

Procedures performed at SomaLaparoscopies, cholecystectomies, incision and drainage of abscesses, hernia repair, appendectomy, colonoscopy, fistulotomy and hemorrhoidectomy.

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Podiatry

Podiatrists are devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg. They provide medical and surgical care by assessing what the problem may be, and then deciding what treatment is best to meet each patient’s individual needs.

Procedures performed at SomaSurgical repair of foot and ankle injuries, cosmetic foot surgery, bunionectomies (removal of painful bunions), hammertoe correction surgery, toe joint replacement, and tendon lengthening.

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Ophthalmology

The branch of medicine that deals with the physiology, anatomy and diseases of the eye. Our ophthalmologists deal with the medical and surgical treatment of conditions that involve the eye and the facial area surrounding it.

Procedures performed at SomaCosmetic eyelid surgery, cataract surgery, lacrimal (tear duct) surgery, retina surgery, and orbital surgery.

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Pain Management

A specialty of medicine concerned with easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with pain. These physicians are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of acute and chronic pain, using surgical, non-surgical and minimally invasive techniques.

Procedures performed at SomaLumbar epidural steroid injections, placement of epidural electrodes for spinal cord stimulation, selective nerve root blocks, and cervical (neck) epidural steroid injection.

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Gynecology

Gynecologists monitor the health of the female reproductive system, which includes the uterus, vagina and ovaries, and deal with issues specific to it.

Procedures performed at SomaVaginal repair such as labiaplasty, biopsies, laparoscopies for ovarian and uterine lesions, hysteroscopy for uterine polyps or fibroids, cervical biopsies, endometrial ablation, and infertility evaluation.

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Spinal Surgery

A sub-specialty of orthopedics focused on the anatomy, neurology, biomechanics and diseases of the spine. The main goal is to use both non-surgical and surgical procedures to restore maximal function and treat problems stemming from trauma, accidents, or diseases such as osteoporosis.

Procedures performed at SomaSpinal fusion, spinal tumor decompression, lumbar disc replacement, foramenotomy for pinched nerves, and discectomy of herniated disk.

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