Adventist Health Simi Valley Surgical Services

When you need surgery, Adventist Health Simi Valley is proud to offer the highest quality care. Whether an inpatient or outpatient procedure, you can count on our team for compassion, skill and advanced techniques that will get you on the road to healing. Our surgical services team collaborates with you to provide you and your family with a full range of support and services. We have also been accredited as the first Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery in Ventura County.

Andrea Pakula, MD, MPH, FACS

Master Surgeon

Harpreet Bawa, MD

Master Surgeon

Full spectrum of surgical care:We offer surgical services for a wide range of specialties, including breast, cardiac/open heart, ear/nose/throat (ENT), general surgery, gynecology, neurology, ophthalmology (eye), orthopedic, pain management, plastic surgery, prostate, podiatry, thoracic, urology and vascular.
Minimally invasive options:Many procedures that once required open surgery can now be done using virtually scarless options, such asrobotic surgeryand single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS™). These options typically lead to faster recovery times for our patients.
State-of-the-art outpatient surgery:Our state-of-the-art operating rooms and general procedure room are equipped with the latest technology. Because the outpatient surgery center focuses just on outpatient procedures, you benefit from easy registration, a seamless clinical experience and a team who focuses on your needs and your timeline.
Leading-edge neurosurgery capabilities:Specialized state-of-the-art equipment and instruments, as well as highly skilled surgeons and staff, allow us to perform advanced neurosurgery procedures, including brain biopsies, cranial tumor surgery, aneurysm repair and more.
One-stop for your pre-operative testing:Both inpatient and outpatient surgery patients come to the Outpatient Surgery Center before their surgery to receive all necessary pre-operative testing and education, and to receive answers to all their questions.
Open heart orientation:Open heart surgery candidates and their families may tour the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to familiarize themselves with the unit and meet staff before their hospital stay.
GI Lab:Offering an array of procedures, a dedicated Gastroenterology Lab staff helps diagnose and monitor a variety of diseases and conditions, including bladder and urinary problems and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).