Thank you @cedarssinai and @survivornet for highlighting the disparity in healthcare often experienced by marginalized groups, it is important we are aware of this and that stay empowered to advocate for our health!

As usual, my wife is right! 🤪 Make sure you're drinking enough water each day! #water #fiber #guthealth #digestion

We love to see celebrities raising awareness and getting their colonoscopies! Thanks for posting Dave Portnoy #colonoscopy #colonhealth

Happy Monday from me and all my wonderful staff at the office, I love this sign they got for me! #doctor #happymonday

Probiotics can be a fantastic boost to your health! I personally take Natren Trinity Probiotics. I added them to my Amazon page - link in bio loom.ly/ccycakk #gutdoctor #probiotics

You're literally full of bacteria—there are more bacteria living in your gut than cells in your entire body! Your microbiome, a collection of up to 1,000 bacterial species, plays a vital role in digestion, fights off harmful bacteria, and helps regulate your immune system.

I get asked this question alot, it is a little confusing because we say that a diet high in fiber is helpful for prevention of diverticulitis, however a low-fiber diet can help reduce #gastrointestinal discomfort during flare ups, if you already have #diverticulitis.

What a beautiful prayer! Thank you, @pearldapello, for being so thoughtful. #patientanddoctor #Surgeonsprayer

Vintage? I’m not so sure about that! 🤪 Happy Tuesday, everyone! 🎉 #happytuesday! #losangelesdoctor

Did you enjoy my acting at the start? It definitely caught your attention, didn’t it? 🤪 #tailbonepain #doctoradvice

Traveling and constipation don’t mix well! 🚫✈️ Here’s why ⬆️ Stay comfy on your travels! 🌍✨ #TravelTips #HealthyTravel #ConstipationRelief #TravelSmart

Morehouse College to UCLA School of Medicine. God, Family and Morehouse made me the man I am today. 🙏🏾 #Morehouse #HBCU #nike

Cheers to a day off and all the hard work that makes it possible! 🎉 Happy Labor Day, everyone #LaborDayFun #WorkHardPlayHard #HolidayVibes #BBQSeason

Had so much fun working out with my daughter Gia at @alo gym! You can always trust your daughters to tell you the truth lol.

Pregnancy and hemorrhoids often go hand in hand—but why? Watch now to find out! 🎥 #PregnancyTips #HemorrhoidHelp #ExpectingMom #HealthEducation #WatchNow

Feeling gassy? Here’s why ⤵️ 1- Food Choices: Beans, broccoli, and carbonated drinks to name a few. 2- Swallowing Air: Talking while eating or chewing gum. 3- Stress: Yep, it can impact your tummy too. #DigestiveHealth

Dr. Z is in the house! Let’s tackle the week ahead! #doctor #losangelesdoctor

Probiotics change the bacteria that live in the gut, called the gut microbiome. The hope is that probiotics lead to more beneficial bacteria and fewer harmful ones in the gut and better digestive or overall health. My favorite brand is linked in my bio! #guthealth #probiotics

A breakthrough in rectal cancer! 🎉 Every advancement is worth celebrating! #rectalcancer #cancer #rectalcancerbreakthrough

Always laughing and always grateful for my team! #losangelesdoctor #medicalteam #grateful