Valley Surgical Associates

John D. Matrisciano, MD, FACS
“I’m honored to be able to heal and save lives. And beyond surgical excellence – developed with many years of experience and advanced training – I’m equally proud of the personal care I provide.
“There’s nothing more important than giving you the best outcome possible from your surgery – while keeping you as comfortable as I can.
“Surgery can be trying for any patient. The personal attention and compassion you’ll find at Valley Surgical Associates can make it easier.”

Fellow: American College of Surgeons, International College of Surgeons
MD: University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Residency: Surgery, Kaiser Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
Member: American Medical Association, California Medical Association, Los Angeles County Medical Association
LISTED: Top Doctors, 2003; Top Surgeons, 2004
Advanced training: Mammotome^®, MammoSite^®, Advanced Breast Ultrasound, Advanced Hernia Repair, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeries
Lecturer: Community presentations on breast cancer and colon cancer

Dr. Matrisciano has served as a clinical instructor at the University of Southern California School of Medicine and an instructor of biology at San Jose State University. Important professional accomplishments also include former appointments as Trauma Director at Northridge Hospital, Director of Surgery at Salick Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff at Los Robles.

Maggie Kademian, MD
“I became a physician because I wanted to spend my life improving the lives of others. With surgery, I get to do exactly that in a way that’s deeply fulfilling.
“Using my advanced skills to cure diseases and health problems is my top priority and what I enjoy most. I also love the personal side of what I do. I’m a naturally caring person, which makes me better able to serve you. When you entrust me with your surgery, I want you to feel comfortable with me and know that I have your best interests at heart. So I talk with you, listen to your concerns and respond to your needs with compassion.
“While we’re each different in our own way, I know that my colleagues at Valley Surgical Associates share a similar approach to caring for our patients. We wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Board-Certified: American Board of Surgery
Residency: Surgery, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
MD: Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School
Member: American College of Surgeons – Associate, Association of Women Surgeons, Armenian-American Medical Students and Health Professionals Association
Advanced training: Advanced Breast Ultrasound, Mammotome^®, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Repair

Dr. Kademian served as Chief Resident during her residency in Santa Barbara. Before joining Valley Surgical Associates, she worked as staff surgeon at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego.

Mai Brooks, M.D., F.A.C.S
Dr. Brooks is a surgical oncologist/general surgeon. Her primary clinical focus is in breast disease, skin/soft tissue, and abdominal cancer. She graduated Summa cum laude with a degree in Biology from the University of California, Irvine in 1984. Dr. Brooks then received her medical degree from Harvard in 1988. Subsequently, she completed her surgery and oncology training at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital (affiliated with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute). She then spent over thirteen years at UCLA in the Breast Center and the Oncology Clinic, before starting private practice.

Board certified: American Board of Surgery
Medical degree: Harvard
Residency: Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Fellowship: Harvard