The 20 Best Anal Fissure Doctors Near Me in Cleveland, OH

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 110 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near Cleveland, OH. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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110 providers found
    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anuradha Bhama is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Bhama is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Bhama is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, 2017.

    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic -Oncology

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Steele is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Steele is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Cleveland Clinic -Oncology

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Sommovilla is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Sommovilla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Hermann Kessler is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Swedish
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefan Holubar is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Holubar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Holubar is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, 2011.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Arielle Kanters is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kanters 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kanters is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, 2022.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Kirby is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 51 years. Dr. Kirby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kirby is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1985.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsey Russell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced 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 Malnutrition, Malabsorption, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Short Bowel Syndrome. Dr. Russell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2022.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Offers Telehealth

    Leonardo Duraes is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Duraes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    West Valley Medical Building

    20455 Lorain Road, 
    Fairview Park, OH 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rosen is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairview Park, Ohio. Dr. Rosen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Rosen is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, 2019.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    9500 Euclid Ave # A30A30, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Myles Joyce is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Joyce is rated as an Advanced 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 Anal Fissure, Colorectal Cancer, Meckel's Diverticulum, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    The MetroHealth System

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Times is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Times is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Valente is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Valente 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olga Lavryk is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lavryk 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Lavryk is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, 2024.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Experienced in Anal Fissure

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Kim is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Kim 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 Neuroendocrine Tumor, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Berdon Syndrome, Anal Fissure, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2005.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean-paul Achkar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Achkar is rated as an Experienced 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Achkar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1997.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Experienced in Anal Fissure

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Inkster is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Inkster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Banti's Syndrome, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Lembo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Lembo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lembo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haniee Chung is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Chung is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, 2019.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Taha Qazi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Qazi 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Qazi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018.

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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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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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