The 20 Best Anal Fissure Doctors Near Me in Massachusetts, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 139 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near Massachusetts, US. Of these, 116 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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139 providers found
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    UMass Memorial Health Colorectal Clinic

    67 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Justin Maykel is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Maykel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anorectal Abscess, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Maykel is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro Building, 3rd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Evangelos Messaris is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Messaris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Messaris is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine

    Greater Boston Gastroenerology

    475 Franklin Street, Suite 110, 
    Framingham, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Fine is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Framingham, Massachusetts. Dr. Fine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fine is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro Building, 3rd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Cataldo is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cataldo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Cataldo is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine

    Digestive Health Specialists, PC

    4 Meeting House Road, Suite 6-8, 
    Chelmsford, MA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Huang is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Cha Everett Hospital

    103 Garland St, 
    Everett, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erika Fellinger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Everett, Massachusetts. Dr. Fellinger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Family Medicine Associates Of South Attleboro P.C.

    562 Washington St, 
    Attleboro, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schechter is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Dr. Schechter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Lung Specialists Of Merrimack

    275 Varnum Ave Ste 203, 
    Lowell, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jana Simonds is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lowell, Massachusetts. Dr. Simonds is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Rectal Prolapse, Cholecystitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    736 Cambridge St, 
    Brighton, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abhishek Swarup is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Swarup is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Gastroschisis, and Choledocholithiasis.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Spyridon Kantas MD PC

    21 Village Sq, 
    Chelmsford, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Division Of General And Gastrointestinal Surgery

    45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rocco Ricciardi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ricciardi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Ricciardi is board certified in Surgery, General and Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercy Medical Group Springfield Office

    175 Carew St Ste 110, 
    Springfield, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jan Wojcik is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Wojcik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, and Anal Fissure.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liliana Bordeianou is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bordeianou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    41 Mall Rd, 
    Burlington, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Marcello is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Marcello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Breen is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Breen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    UMass Memorial Health Colorectal Clinic

    67 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Offers Telehealth

    Karim Alavi is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Alavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Alavi is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro Building, 3rd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Crowell is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Crowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Anorectal Abscess, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Crowell is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    850 Boylston St, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaime Oviedo is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Oviedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis. Dr. Oviedo is board certified in Gastroenterology and Obesity Medicine.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. James Yoo is a member of the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.  Dr. Yoo received his medical degree from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (New York, NY) and completed a general surgery residency at the Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center (Boston, MA). He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic colon & rectal surgery, and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital (New York, NY).  Dr. Yoo previously served as Chief of the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery at UCLA (Los Angeles, CA), and Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Tufts Medical Center (Boston, MA).  Dr. Yoo is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Yoo’s research focuses on the tumor microenvironment, tumor-myofibroblast interactions, and colitis-associated cancer. Dr. Yoo has clinical interests in minimally invasive surgical approaches, colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, anal dysplasia, and anorectal diseases. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Yoo is board certified in Surgery, General and Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine

    Digestive Health Specialists, PC

    4 Meeting House Road, Suite 6-8, 
    Chelmsford, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    James Reichheld is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Dr. Reichheld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Reichheld is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Anal Fissure?

    An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the thin moist tissue (mucosa) lining the lower rectum (anus).

    When should I see an Anal Fissure doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Anal Fissure doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Anal Fissure doctors in Massachusetts, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Anal Fissure doctors in Massachusetts, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Anal Fissure doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Anal Fissure doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Anal Fissure doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Anal Fissure doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Anal Fissure doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Anal Fissure doctors in Massachusetts, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Anal Fissure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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