Meet Your Colorectal Surgery Team

Meet Your Colorectal Surgery Team

The colon and rectum are instrumental in maintaining your overall health and wellbeing, which is why we have a team of experienced, trusted surgeons here to help treat your bowel condition. They make your good bowel health their priority.


Howard Kaufman, MD

The Colorectal Surgery Program at Huntington Health brings years of trusted expertise to the treatment of both cancer and benign diseases of the colon, rectum, anus, and pelvic floor. Team members are focused on providing high-quality, compassionate care that utilizes state-of-the-art robotic surgery, which reduces pain management needs and allows for a more rapid return to normal life. “

-Howard Kaufman, MD
Medical Director of Surgery Services Growth

Gabriel Akopian, MD

Gabriel Akopian, MD

Colorectal Surgeon
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Board-certified general surgeon who specializes in colorectal surgery and treats colon cancer, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, pilonidal cysts, inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and gallbladder disease.

711 Fairmount Ave., Unit 3
Pasadena, CA 91105

Phone: (626) 397-5896  

Fax: (626) 397-5899

Juliane Y. Golan, MD

Juliane Y. Golan, MD

Colorectal Surgeon
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Board certified in general surgery as well as colon and rectal surgery, Dr. Golan mentors Huntington’s general surgery residents.

711 Fairmount Ave., Unit 3
Pasadena, CA 91105

Phone: (626) 397-5896  

Fax: (626) 397-5899

Adam Truong, MD

Adam Truong, MD

Colorectal Surgeon
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Board-certified colorectal surgeon who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal and anal cancer, benign anorectal conditions, and fecal incontinence. He has extensive training in laparoscopic, advanced robotic, and endoluminal surgery.

711 Fairmount Ave., Unit 3
Pasadena, CA 91105

Phone: (626) 397-5896  

Fax: (626) 397-5899  

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