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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near Akron, OH. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    20 providers found
      Stephen Brandstetter
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Brandstetter is a Colorectal Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Brandstetter has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

      Jeffrey Neher
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Neher is a Gastroenterologist in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Neher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Scott Awender
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Awender is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Awender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

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      Andrew Fenton
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Fenton is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Fenton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

      Summa Health Medical Group Associated Surgical Specialists

      95 Arch St Ste 150, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Truong Ma is a Colorectal Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Levator Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

      SHMG Compas

      95 Arch St Ste 115, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Cullado is a Colorectal Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Cullado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

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

      Summa Health Medical Group Associated Surgical Specialists

      95 Arch St Ste 150, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erica Laipply is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Laipply is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, and Hemorrhoids.

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

      SHMG Compas

      95 Arch St Ste 115, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kellen Welch is a Colorectal Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Akron General Medical Center

      1 Akron General Ave, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Wood is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, and Hemorrhoids.

      Meredythe Mcnally
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Cleveland Clinic Summit Gastroenterology

      3939 South Cleveland Massillon Road, 
      Norton, OH 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Meredythe Mcnally is a Gastroenterologist in Norton, Ohio. Dr. Mcnally has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Shameem Ahmed
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Cleveland Clinic Summit Gastroenterology

      3939 South Cleveland Massillon Road, 
      Norton, OH 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shameem Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist in Norton, Ohio. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      400 Wabash Ave, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Marley is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Marley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Marley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Partners Physician Group

      1 Akron General Ave, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Fletcher is a Gastroenterologist in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Fletcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fletcher is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Summa Physicians Inc

      525 E Market St, 
      Akron, OH 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Shaheen is a Gastroenterologist in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Shaheen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Summa Physicians Inc

      95 Arch St, Suite 215, 
      Akron, OH 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ganesh Veerappan is a Gastroenterologist in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Veerappan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Wrh Physicians, Inc

      1900 23rd St, 
      Cuyahoga Falls, OH 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rick Gemma is a General Surgeon in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Dr. Gemma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gemma is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Summa Physicians Inc

      155 5th St Ne, 
      Barberton, OH 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Hlivko is a Gastroenterologist in Barberton, Ohio. Dr. Hlivko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hlivko is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Summa Physicians Inc

      155 5th St Ne, 
      Barberton, OH 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Gellis is a Gastroenterologist in Barberton, Ohio. Dr. Gellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Akron Digestive Disease Consultants, Inc

      3800 Embassy Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Akron, OH 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jacquelyn Bolwell is a Gastroenterologist in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Bolwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bolwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Wrh Physicians, Inc

      231 Seasons Rd, Suite 200, 
      Cuyahoga Falls, OH 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Park is a Gastroenterologist in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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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