Meet Our Doctors
Our board-certified colorectal surgical team of well-respected colorectal surgeons is committed to providing you care in a dignified, sensitive manner.
Petar Vukasin, M.D.
Colorectal Surgery; Medical Director, Colorectal Care Center
Dr. Petar Vukasin is board certified in colorectal surgery. He received his medical degree from USC, where he also served his surgical residency and fellowship in colorectal surgery. Dr. Vukasin has specialized in the medical practice and research of colorectal surgery for 20 years. With his experience in research, teaching, and medical practice, he brings his patients highly specialized care for colorectal diseases. Dr. Vukasin continues his research activities in colorectal diseases with a special interest in HIV-associated anorectal disorders. Beyond the scope of his surgical expertise, Dr. Vukasin continues to be actively involved in the medical community and has served in numerous capacities. including Chief of Surgery, Member of the Surgery Committee, Member of the Community Board, and Chief of Medical Staff at Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital.
Petar Vukasin, M.D.
Colorectal Surgery; Medical Director, Colorectal Care Center
Dr. Petar Vukasin is board certified in colorectal surgery. He received his medical degree from USC, where he also served his surgical residency and fellowship in colorectal surgery. Dr. Vukasin has specialized in the medical practice and research of colorectal surgery for 20 years. With his experience in research, teaching, and medical practice, he brings his patients highly specialized care for colorectal diseases. Dr. Vukasin continues his research activities in colorectal diseases with a special interest in HIV-associated anorectal disorders. Beyond the scope of his surgical expertise, Dr. Vukasin continues to be actively involved in the medical community and has served in numerous capacities. including Chief of Surgery, Member of the Surgery Committee, Member of the Community Board, and Chief of Medical Staff at Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital.
AnaMaria McElrath-Garza, M.D.
Colorectal Surgery
AnaMaria-Garza, M.D., is board-certified in general and colorectal surgery with a strong commitment to women’s colorectal health and the prevention of colorectal cancer in the community. As Program Leader for the Advancement of Anorectal Physiology and Testing, Dr. Garza successfully organized the acquisition of the most advanced colorectal diagnostic and treatment capabilities available today. These capabilities are essential for the care of patients with rectal and anal disorders such as rectal cancer, fecal incontinence, chronic constipation, rectal pain, and other complex anorectal abnormalities.
AnaMaria McElrath-Garza, M.D.
Colorectal Surgery
AnaMaria-Garza, M.D., is board-certified in general and colorectal surgery with a strong commitment to women’s colorectal health and the prevention of colorectal cancer in the community. As Program Leader for the Advancement of Anorectal Physiology and Testing, Dr. Garza successfully organized the acquisition of the most advanced colorectal diagnostic and treatment capabilities available today. These capabilities are essential for the care of patients with rectal and anal disorders such as rectal cancer, fecal incontinence, chronic constipation, rectal pain, and other complex anorectal abnormalities.
Carmen Ruiz, M.D.
Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Carmen Ruiz is board certified in colon and rectal surgery. She received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her surgical residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Ruiz went on to complete a clinical trials research fellowship followed by a clinical fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Ruiz is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a devoted and skilled surgeon. Her clinical interests include the prevention of colorectal cancers, and the management of a broad spectrum of complex colon and rectal diseases.
Carmen Ruiz, M.D.
Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Carmen Ruiz is board certified in colon and rectal surgery. She received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her surgical residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Ruiz went on to complete a clinical trials research fellowship followed by a clinical fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Ruiz is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a devoted and skilled surgeon. Her clinical interests include the prevention of colorectal cancers, and the management of a broad spectrum of complex colon and rectal diseases.