
Shant Shekherdimian, MD
Suite 265
Los Angeles, California 90095
About
Shant Shekherdimian MD, MPH, joined the pediatric surgery faculty at UCLA in 2014. He completed his general surgery residency at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and pediatric surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Dr. Shekherdimian holds board certifications in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Dr Shekherdimian's clinical interests include neonatal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and surgical management of inflammatory bowel diseases. His research interests focus on developing innovative treatment options for children with short bowel syndrome. Dr. Shekherdimian is also an active global health researcher, focusing on health systems strengthening and development of quality improvement initiatives in post-Soviet nations.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certifications
Fellowship
Residencies
Internship
Degree
Recognitions
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar
- Delta Omega Honors Society
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Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
Areas of Focus
Research
Interests
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Appendicitis
- Pediatric Trauma
- Global Health/Global Surgery
Publications
Recognitions
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar
- Delta Omega Honors Society