The 20 Best Anal Fissure Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near Boston, MA. Of these, 57 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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71 providers found
    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 
     (2.7 miles away)
    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
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro Building, 3rd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    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
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    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.

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    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 
     (2.7 miles away)
    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

    Cambridge Public Health Commission

    1493 Cambridge St, 
    Cambridge, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Nadelson is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Nadelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Eosinophilic Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nadelson is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

    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 
     (2.9 miles away)
    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

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    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
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Shannahan is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shannahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Shannahan is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

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

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Surgery

    110 Francis Street, Lowry Building, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Gupta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Anal Fissure, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Cha Everett Hospital

    103 Garland St, 
    Everett, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    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
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    736 Cambridge St, 
    Brighton, MA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    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.

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

    Tufts Medical Center Colon + Rectal Surgery

    860 Washington St Bldg 4, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lilian Chen is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Mastectomy.

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

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Hall is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hiroko Kunitake is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kunitake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kunitake is board certified in Surgery, General and Colon And Rectal Surgery.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ward is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, and Hemorrhoids.

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

    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD

    15 Parkman St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Shellito is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shellito is rated as an Experienced 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, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Proctitis, Ileostomy, and Vaginectomy.

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

    Office

    725 Albany St Bldg 6TH, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olga Beresneva is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Beresneva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Atrius Health Inc.

    133 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Schnipper is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Schnipper 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 Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Office

    11 Nevins St Ste 201, 
    Brighton, MA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Hackford is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Hackford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Tufts Medical Center Gastroenterology + Digestive Health

    800 Washington St Bldg 3, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roshan Razik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Razik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Berdon Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Razik is currently accepting new patients.

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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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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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