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Yasmin Zerhouni,

M.D.

Colorectal Surgeon

5 (141 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
City of Hope South Pasadena
209 Fair Oaks Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030
City of Hope Arcadia
301 West Huntington Drive, Suite 400
Arcadia, CA 91007
Specialties
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Education
Medical school:
Degrees
  • 2013, Doctor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
  • 2001, Bachelor of Art, Columbia University, New York, New York
Fellowship
  • 2021, Fellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida

Residency
  • 2020, Residency, General Surgery, University of California San Francisco-East Bay, Oakland, California

Internship
  • 2014, Internship, General Surgery, University of California San Francisco-East Bay, Oakland, California

Professional Experience
  • 2022-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, California
  • 2020-2022, Clinical Faculty, Ross University School of Medicine, Miramar, Florida
  • 2021-2022, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery
About Me

Yasmin Zerhouni, M.D., is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who brings compassion, precision and the latest medical advances to her patients at City of Hope® locations in Arcadia, Duarte and South Pasadena. 

In the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Dr. Zerhouni specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive, robotic and laparoscopic techniques. She finds deep satisfaction in working with her hands to help patients regain their health and preserve their quality of life. 

After earning her medical degree at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Zerhouni completed her general surgery residency at the University of California San Francisco, East Bay, and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Florida. Her passion for advancing health equity has led her to conduct research around the globe — from studying tuberculosis in South Africa to expanding access to surgical care in the United States. 

Dr. Zerhouni’s cancer research has been published widely in medical journals, and she has presented nationally on topics such as how the Affordable Care Act has impacted colorectal cancer screening. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Surgical Outcomes Club. 

Board-certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Zerhouni is fluent in French and Spanish.

Patient reviews
The patient ratings and comments on this page are obtained from an external Press Ganey® outpatient survey provided to all eligible City of Hope patients within one to two weeks of their treatment occurrence. Raw data from the answers to the survey questions about our physicians are calculated by Press Ganey into a one- to five- star rating. In the spirit of transparency, all patient comments are posted as written by the patient, whether they are positive or negative. We only exclude comments if they are deemed to be slanderous or libelous, contain profanity or vulgar language, or do not relate to the patient's experience with the doctor involved. As a result, the comments are the views and opinions of the patients surveyed and are not endorsed by, and may not necessarily reflect the opinion of, City of Hope.
Mar 13, 2026
5.0
"I feel very safe and would recommend it 100%"
Mar 12, 2026
5.0
"She's an awesome doctor. Very good signal."
Feb 28, 2026
5.0
"They are all really nice."
Feb 28, 2026
5.0
"I can see why she's a doctor."
Feb 5, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Zerhourni is very informative, pleasant and has a very nice sense of humor that is enjoyable."
Feb 4, 2026
5.0
"I recommended everyone to be treated in City Of Hope. They have very very good team thank you, everybody"
Feb 4, 2026
5.0
"She's very nice doctor. She knows what she's doing. She always explained to me in detail she's very patient and I respect her very much and I appreciate hair time all the time. Thank you, Doctor"
Jan 26, 2026
5.0
"Very good thanks"
Jan 26, 2026
5.0
"All very good thanks"
Jan 18, 2026
5.0
"Again very pleased with my provider"
Jan 18, 2026
5.0
"I would highly recommend this practice to others"
Jan 12, 2026
5.0
"My care provider is amazing, compassionate and very knowledgeable."
Dec 27, 2025
5.0
"She is an excellent doctor, who is also very compassionate. She is the very best doctor I have had the privilege to know and treated by."
Dec 21, 2025
5.0
"Describes situation in detail"
Dec 18, 2025
5.0
"Everything is fine."
Dec 18, 2025
5.0
"My health provider is very professional."
Dec 18, 2025
5.0
"I hope I do not need to recommend anyone but if I did then The City of Hope is the simply the BEST"
Nov 19, 2025
5.0
"I felt great and reassured when I left my appointment. Everything was explained to me and I got the answers no other provider has taken the time to explain to me. The doctor is excellent and I would refer her to my family and friends."
Oct 16, 2025
4.4
"Too professional."
Oct 16, 2025
4.4
"I gladly recommend them."
Oct 13, 2025
5.0
"[...] She's a terrific, caring and compassionate with and to her patients....."
Oct 11, 2025
5.0
"Good"
Oct 11, 2025
5.0
"Good"
Oct 11, 2025
5.0
"She was outstanding!!"
Sep 28, 2025
5.0
"Doctor was caring, understanding and helpful."
Sep 16, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Zerhouni is the main reason why I am returning to COH. Her competence and care are excellent. Similarly, before I had a hernia surgery by her at COH 13 months ago, the radiologist who administered the ultrasound diagnostic was excellent, being able to correctly identify hernias that [...] missed."
Aug 16, 2025
5.0
"Overall my experience"
Aug 16, 2025
5.0
"My experience was very good with the staff & doctor."
Aug 6, 2025
5.0
"She is very very professional. She treat me with respect and dignity."
Jul 25, 2025
5.0
"Dr Z is the best and her staff also"
Jul 19, 2025
5.0
"Dr Zerhouni is one of the best drs I've ever had She's knowledgeable and great bedside manner"
Jul 14, 2025
5.0
"Dr Zerhouni is a very good dr I'm happy to have her as my health provider she a answers to all my questions takes the time to listen to my concerns."
Jul 13, 2025
5.0
"Stellar and compassionate Surgeon"
Jul 9, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Zerhouni was extremely nice and professional. I hardly see surgeons like her."
Jun 20, 2025
5.0
"Again we really appreciated how the 3 nurses with Dr Z were so attentive to my special needs sons care"
Jun 20, 2025
5.0
"Dr Z renewed my faith in surgeons. [...] She was so genuinely compassionate with my special needs son's care. We truly appreciated that"
Jun 20, 2025
5.0
"The provider is very knowledgeable, caring, and showed concern for me. Thank you for your help and caring."
Jun 20, 2025
5.0
"Great visit all around."
Jun 20, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Zerhouni is an excellent listener and always has paid attention to my concerns & has advised me accordingly."
Jun 10, 2025
5.0
"Good"
Jun 10, 2025
5.0
"Good"