Pilonidal Cyst Treatment in Santa Monica
For Santa Monica residents suffering with pilonidal disease, world-class care is about 25 minutes from our office near Cedars-Sinai — no long waits, no guesswork, just two of the nation’s leading pilonidal surgeons. Dr. Yosef Nasseri and Dr. Moshe Barnajian have perfected an outpatient flap-based procedure with a near-zero recurrence rate — so you can stop managing the pain and permanently end it.
Expert Pilonidal Care for Santa Monica Residents
From Ocean Avenue to Montana Avenue — and across Ocean Park, North of Montana, Sunset Park, and Mid-City — we’ve treated patients from every corner of Santa Monica (90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405) who arrived exhausted by the cycle of painful flare-ups, drainage, and temporary fixes. The pain of pilonidal disease is real: a deep, throbbing pressure at the tailbone that makes sitting at a desk, driving, or working out feel impossible.
At the Pilonidal Institute, Santa Monica patients see two board-certified colorectal surgeons based at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers who treat pilonidal disease every week. Whether you need urgent relief from an infected abscess or a permanent surgical cure, you’ll get a clear plan — usually starting the same week you call.
Our signature flap-based technique removes the entire cyst and sinus tract, closes the wound with a cosmetically favorable midline scar, and carries a near-zero recurrence rate. The procedure is outpatient: most patients are home within hours and back to their Santa Monica routine quickly.
The Surgeons Santa Monica Trusts
Dr. Yosef Nasseri
MD, FACS, FASCRSDouble board-certified colorectal surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at Cedars-Sinai — a national leader in minimally invasive and robotic surgery who has published extensively on pilonidal disease.
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Dr. Moshe Barnajian
MD, FASCRSBoard-certified colorectal surgeon trained at Cedars-Sinai and Stony Brook, named a Super Doctors Rising Star — renowned for minimally invasive treatment of complex and recurrent pilonidal disease.
Meet Dr. Barnajian →What to Expect — From Santa Monica to Cured
Same-Week Consultation
Call (310) 627-2330 or book online. Santa Monica patients are typically seen within days — we evaluate your cyst, drain any infection for immediate relief, and map your treatment plan.
Outpatient Flap Procedure
Our published flap-based technique removes the disease completely and reconstructs the area with a cosmetic midline closure. You’re home the same day.
Quick, Comfortable Recovery
Minimal pain, no months of open-wound packing, and a near-zero chance it ever comes back. Follow-ups are quick — and then you simply get your life back.
Every Stage of Pilonidal Disease
Infected Cysts & Abscess Drainage
Sinus Tracts & Chronic Drainage
Recurrence After Prior Surgery
From Santa Monica to Pain-Free
Our office is at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers — 8635 W 3rd St, Suite 880W, Los Angeles, CA 90048, a straight shot east on the I-10 or Wilshire Boulevard. Validated parking is available, and our team will have everything ready for your visit.
We treat patients from all of Santa Monica — including Ocean Park, North of Montana, Sunset Park, and Mid-City — and from every zip code you call home: 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405.
Santa Monica Patient Questions
How far is the Pilonidal Institute from Santa Monica?
Our office at 8635 W 3rd St, Suite 880W (at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers) is about 25 minutes from our office near Cedars-Sinai — a straight shot east on the I-10 or Wilshire Boulevard. Most Santa Monica patients find it an easy trip, and same-week consultations are often available.
Do you treat infected pilonidal cysts for Santa Monica patients?
Yes. If your cyst is infected and painful, we can often drain the abscess in-office under local anesthetic within days of your call — then discuss a permanent flap-based solution so it never comes back.
How long is recovery after pilonidal surgery?
Our flap-based procedure is outpatient — you go home the same day. Most Santa Monica patients experience minimal pain, return to desk work within days, and resume normal activity quickly, without months of open-wound care.
Can I get a same-week appointment from Santa Monica?
Very often, yes. We know pilonidal pain doesn’t wait, so we hold room for urgent consultations. Call (310) 627-2330 and our team will find the earliest opening.
Do you accept insurance for patients from Santa Monica (90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405)?
Most PPO insurance plans are accepted. Our team verifies your benefits before your visit — call (310) 627-2330 and we will handle the details.
End Your Pilonidal Pain — Santa Monica’s Trusted Specialists
Same-week consultations are often available. Don’t wait for the next flare-up.
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