Robotic-assisted surgery for bariatric, gastrointestinal, general, hernia, orthopedic and urology procedures
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a condition that may require surgery, you owe it to yourself to learn about all your medical options. Our program is led by world-class surgeons and offers advanced robotic surgical systems for surgery care. These systems include the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, MAKO and ExcelsiusGPS.
Many of the minimally invasive procedures allow patients to comfortably recover at home the same day as their surgery. The robotic approach results in less post-surgical pain and shorter hospital stays, meaning you can enjoy more of life, more quickly.
Benefits of minimally invasive surgery
- A faster return to daily activities
- Better clinical outcomes
- Less blood loss
- Less need for pain medications
- Less scarring
- Shorter hospital stays
- Shorter recovery time
- Significantly less pain

A Leader in Surgical Care
Have confidence knowing you’ve chosen the most advanced options and skilled surgeons
Recognized as Ventura County’s first Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), Adventist Health Simi Valley offers the most effective, least invasive surgical treatments available. This accreditation signals that our hospital is among the best in this specialty and is acknowledged for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety.
Meet Our Surgeons
Our master surgeons are highly trained, experienced, and renowned for their surgical skills across various specialties. They lead with innovation, pushing the boundaries of medical advancements to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.



Eli Ahdoot, MD
Orthopedic Surgery


Jennifer Lee, MD
Gynecologic Surgery




John Gottlieb, MD
Urology

Behdod Katebian, MD
Urology

Desiree Sanchez, MD
Urology
Testimonial
Dr. Bawa 10/5 stars for the whole team. The whole hospital rates a gold star everything was excellent.
Ruth E.

A Shorter Road to Recovery
Minimally invasive robotic procedures designed to get you feeling better sooner
Adventist Health Simi Valley is proud to offer state-of-the-art technology that enables precise and minimally invasive procedures. Our highly skilled surgeons, coupled with advanced robotic systems, ensure optimal outcomes for our patients. We are committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, continuously refining our techniques to provide the highest standard of care.
Additional Information
Robotic-assisted surgery procedures
Many conditions can be treated using robotic-assisted surgery. Conditions include but not limited to:
- Appendicitis
- Bariatric surgery
- Bowel obstruction
- Diverticulitis
- Gallbladder disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Gynecologic conditions
- Hernia pancreatic disease
- Perforated ulcer
- Prostate conditions
- Stomach cancer
- Knee and hip replacement
- Spine surgery
Testimonial
I have never been as impressed as I am with Dr. Lauren Poliakin and her staff. They made you feel like you are the only patients they treat. The staff always is there to help and responds quickly.
Shayna C.
Our Locations
Adventist Health Physicians Network - Surgical Specialties
(805) 577-8460
2750 North Sycamore Drive, Suite 210
Simi Valley, CA
Adventist Health Simi Valley
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