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Howard Kaufman, MD, General Surgery, Pasadena, CA

HowardSKaufmanMD

General Surgery Pasadena, CA

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Physician

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  • Office

    10 Pico St
    Pasadena, CA 91105
    Phone+1 626-397-5896
    Fax+1 626-397-5899

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityMBA, Business, 1998 - 2004
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityMBA, 2004
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1995
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1988
  • Haverford College
    Haverford CollegeB.S., Biology Physics, 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 2002
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Clinical Teacher Award Huntington Hospital, 2013
  • America's Top Surgeons 2013
  • Los Angeles Super Doctors 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • 3D Endoanal ultrasonography defects in patients with fecal incontinence: Correlation with symptoms and manometry  
    Wasserberg N, Mazaheri A, Petrone P, Spector R, Tulchinsky H, Kaufman HS, Colorectal Dis, 1/1/2011
  • Sacral nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence: Results of a 120-patient prospective multi-center study  
    Wexner SD, Coller JA, Devroede G, Hull T, McCallum R, Chan M, Ayscue JM, Shobeiri AS, Margolin D, England M, Kaufman H, Snape WJ, Mutlu E, Chua H, Pettit P, Nagle D, M..., Ann Surg, 1/1/2010
  • Changing concepts in the pathogenesis, evaluation and management of solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS)  
    Ortega AE, Klipfel N, Kelso R, Petrone P, Pena F, Rodriguez M Diaz A, Avalos B, Kaufman HS, Am Surg, 1/1/2008
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Alvimopan is associated with reduced length of stay and direct hospital costs in laparoscopic bowel resections.
    Lewis AG, Maynor T, Arnot L, Goeders J, Wong, K, Palestina V, Akopian G, Lourie D, Kaufman HS, The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2013
  • Single port access right hemicolectomy through a GelPort: A preliminary report of 3 cases.
    Kaufman HS, Zelada JM, Annual Meeting of The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Emerging Technologies Session, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2009
  • Emergent colorectal surgery is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolic events.
    Zelada JM, Petrone P, Haney MW, Ortega AE, Kaufman HS, The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2009
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Lectures

  • Dynamic MRI of the Pelvis: Explaining the 3 Compartments. 
    Orlando, CA - 1/1/2013
  • Molecular Profiling of Colon Cancer. 
    Honolulu, HI - 1/1/2010
  • Advances in the Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer. 
    Honolulu, HI, 2010; Pasadena, CA, 2010 - 1/1/2010
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Other

  • Overlapping Sphincteroplasty. 
    Cundiff GW, Kaufman HS, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, part of the American College of Obstetric
    Orlando, FL - 1/5/2011
  • Video Presentation: Surgical Management of Rectal Prolapse. 
    Kaufman HS, The American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Postgraduate Course in Defecatory Dysfunction
    Hilton Head Island, SC - 1/1/2000

Press Mentions

  • Scientists in Oakland Try 1st Gene Editing in the Body
    Scientists in Oakland Try 1st Gene Editing in the BodyNovember 10th, 2019
  • Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2017
    Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2017November 15th, 2017
  • U.S. Scientists Try Gene Editing Inside a Person for the First Time, Aiming to Cure a Disease
    U.S. Scientists Try Gene Editing Inside a Person for the First Time, Aiming to Cure a DiseaseNovember 14th, 2017
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