
"Discussing my procedure with Dr Z was very insightful and reassuring. The team as a whole was very helpful and caring from day one up until the surgery. As dreadful an experience it is to discuss cancer, Canyon surgical gave me a good understanding of my diagnosis and eventual treatments moving forward. Very grateful for everyone involved."

"My wait time was ZERO you just don’t find that anymore at Dr.’s office I was treated so well & professionally and my procedure was explained from TOP TO BOTTOM’ I feel so comfortable having Dr. Zendajaus-Ruiz taking tumor out of my liver & removing my gallbladder! Of course I serve a mighty God also, it’s in His hands!! 🙌"

"Dr. Cook is an amazing doctor! He worked miracles to get all the tumors from my liver! I am so grateful I was referred to him and his awesome team! Great follow up care as well. Due to the difficulty of the surgery, I doubt I would have had the same outcome with a different surgeon. There are no words to truly express my appreciation! Life changing!"

"Dr. Zendejas has helped save my life. I felt listened to and believed. He is such a caring physician! The staff has been great with my calls, scheduling, and insurance. I will always recommend and give thanks to Canyon Surgical!"

"I am so happy to be a patient of Dr. Alan Contreras. He is very kind, attentive, and patient. His explanations are very professional, and the surgery he performed on me for a liver cyst was excellent. 🙏🙏"

"Dr. Robinson is outstanding. Really nice to have someone listen to your concerns and have a conversation about them and even draw pictures explaining things. Would definitely recommend him as a surgeon."

"Dr Tran is amazing!!! She has the best bedside manner, she’s incredibly knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions. Thank you so much Dr Tran for taking care of me, I am so grateful for you!"

"Dr Contreras is so awesome. So much knowledge and he educated me in 15 minutes on my gallbladder issues. It all made sense then his office worked miracles to get the procedure finished to accommodate my planned cruise."

"I don’t know of a kind of more attentive physician surgeon than Dr. Brian Cook. Not only that, but his staff is just as friendly. They’re very efficient and anytime that I have ever been there, I have never had to wait more than five minutes. Another impressive part of this doctor is that even though he is attentive to his patience and may have had to do surgery all night, he still saw everyone scheduled to see him with the kindness and quality that he always sees everyone with."

"Dr. Zendejas and his team are the most amazing caring people! They went above an beyond to help get my surgery approved by insurance. I ended up getting it approved which was truly a miracle and could not have happened without them. I had my surgery and, am now over 2 months post op and I have a completely new life and body❤️ I am so grateful for Dr. Z and his team everyday! Without them I wouldnt get this second chance to live a full and happy life! They truly saved me❤️"
David HouchinsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The phone appointment was fine very educational.Posted on Google Curtis StarrTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very pleasant and professional.Posted on Google Cassy ThomasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Positive experience! My Dr. explained the surgical plan to me and answered all the questions I had. I feel much better moving forward about my prognosis.Posted on Google Monique OrtunoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We absolutely love Dr. Ivan Zendejas-Ruiz. He is kind, patient, and truly compassionate, and his staff is amazing. He listens carefully, never interrupts, and takes the time to explain everything in a way that helps you feel informed and comfortable. This journey has been a lot for my daughter, but Dr. Ivan Zendejas-Ruiz and his team made it so much easier for us. They helped make the process feel less scary and gave us confidence every step of the way. He is a wonderful doctor, and I highly recommend him 150%. One moment that meant so much to me was when I apologized for sending so many emails because I had more questions. Dr. Ivan Zendejas-Ruiz told me not to apologize for asking questions and said it was okay to ask as many as I needed. That kindness and reassurance meant more than he probably knows. My daughter has autism, and she loves Dr. Ivan Zendejas-Ruiz because he treats her like a person, not a disability. He cares about her feelings, makes her feel safe, and helps her know that she matters. That means everything to me. Dr. Ivan Zendejas-Ruiz is not only an amazing surgeon; he is also a good man and exactly the kind of doctor you want on your side.Posted on Google Eddie M (BMW)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They have the best of the best. I had part of my liver removed, lipnods and a hernia repair. Performed by Dr. Z. I was out of the hospital in 4 days. It’s been about two weeks. I am in good shape now. Just got to heal. I would recommend them. If I ever need to be opened up again in the future. Dr Z is my man.Posted on Google Carl FilbyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional, easy to get an appointment and very precise/detailed explenation of procedures. Would recommend.Posted on Google Mary Ann GilchristTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff were welcoming , courteous and very helpful. I met with my new doctor for a consult concerning the surgical treatment for two new lesions on my liver. The doctor was knowledgeable about my health issues and the nature of the new lesions. He explained the choice to do ablation surgery on my lesions as the best and most effective treatment. He explained the procedure and possible side effects if this type of surgery. He was thorough in his explanation making sure all my questions were answered and that I was genuinely comfortable with the decision to move forward. He showed the scans if my liver and pointed out the areas of concern. He made sure I knew that although this surgery would be essentially the same as one I had undergone for an earlier lesion, this time it would involve two areas that were harder to reach which could mean it would take longer and possibly leave me with more discomfort post surgery . He spoke in clear terms easy to or me to comprehend and reassured me that he felt I could get through the surgery successfully. He explained post operation treatment, how long full recovery should take and the things I would need to do to prepare for the surgery. He was very reassuring and I felt my questions were answered well and to my complete expectations. He made sure I was at ease then had one if the staff come in to explain the necessary paperwork required so that I could sign all the needed paperwork so that I would not have to worry about that on the day of the surgery. I was told they would be calling me to reaffirm issues such as pre-op diet, any changes I would need to make in my medications and the date and time my surgery was scheduled as well as a map showing the location of St Mark’s hospital . Reading materials about my condition and the nature of the surgery and post-op care. I was assured that they would keep me appraised of any issues or changes that came up. I left feeling very confident in their expertise and sincere concern for for my well being and without any reservations about going forward. I was very satisfied with my experience.Posted on Google LeAnn WilsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The surgeon is amazing. He assisted on my husband’s liver kidney transplant in March 2025. Then helped with my kidney transplant process May 2026. He is so comforting and upbeat as well as thorough!Posted on Google Google rating score: 5.0 of 5,
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"The Machine can pinpoint a tumor in the liver and use ultrasound waves to basically disintegrate it."

"The future of non-invasive cancer trhepay is bright."

"In 2024, 489 successful transplants were performed by the health system, staff reported. Not only were these transplant numbers an increase compared to the year prior, but some presented record rises. There was a 34% increase in the number of kidney transplants between 2023 and 2024, but compared to 2019, there was a 214% increase in successful kidney transplants."

"Every year, approximately 2,500 Americans with liver disease die on the transplant list waiting for a donor liver. Now, Intermountain Healthcare officials are testing a new liver transport system that could save some of those patients by better preserving the organs in transit."

"The robot instruments will have electrosurgical capabilities,” Dr. Cook explained. “Whether they can cut and seal vessels, or divide tissue and make sure there’s no bleeding. There’s lots of different functionality that each of the four arms can potentially play a role in.”
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