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Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD

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Specializes in: Transplant Hepatology (Liver Transplant Medicine) and Adult Gastroenterology

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: liver disease, hepatobiliary disorders, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), and more.

100 Medical Plaza Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 825-6078

Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD is a transplant hepatologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine) and adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2001 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Medical Plaza Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Address:

200 Ucla Medical Plaza Suite 214
Los Angeles, CA 90095

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

doctor visit	71
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	69

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	104

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	139

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	131

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	88

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	50

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	37

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	100

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD treated as a transplant hepatologist in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	90
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	35
Hispanic	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital (2003)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCLA Health

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

L.A. Care

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Simon William Beaven, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Dova Pharmaceuticals	$125 DOPTELET $125
Gilead Sciences Inc	$81 $81
Pfizer Inc.	$77 INFLECTRA $77
Covidien LP	$31 ENDOFLIP $18	Manometry $14
Boston Scientific Corporation	$30 EXALT MODEL D CONTROLLER $16	ORCAPOD $14
Other	$35 X-Tack Endoscopic HeliX Tacking System $21	Humira $13	Cholbam $1

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$378
Education	$1

Biography

Dr. Simon Beaven's medical specialty is adult gastroenterology and transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine). He is professionally affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Beaven graduated from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine.