Overview
Vincent Obias is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Obias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Anal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 59 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Colonoscopy.
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Locations
10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 630, Bethesda, MD 20817
5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington,, DC 20016
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Colorectal Surgery-Sinai
Joshua Wolf is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Wolf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
18109 Prince Philip Drive, Ste. B100
Brian Bello is a Colorectal Surgeon in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Bello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.
Medical Arts Building - Columbia
"A colorectal surgeon, Dr. Bafford specializes in the treatment of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and benign diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. ""These diseases are very treatable. The surgeries I perform are effective at curing cancer or treating colitis, which allows my patients back to the quality of life they want to have. It's very rewarding to see that type of recovery with so many of my patients,"" she says. Dr. Bafford's special interests include laparoscopic and robotic minimally invasive surgery, approaches that are associated with less pain and a faster recovery. Treatments she offers include surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, sphincter-sparing surgery and organ preservation for rectal cancer, surgery for anorectal disorders, minimally invasive surgery for diverticulitis, treatment of rectal prolapse, and screening and therapeutic colonoscopy. Dr. Bafford has authored or co-authored numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals and textbooks. Her research interests are in the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer, disparities in colorectal surgery and the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease. Her passion and dedication have earned her a consistent spot on Baltimore magazine's ""Top Doctor"" lists for colon and rectal surgery. Videos Andrea Chao Bafford M.D.Colorectal Surgeon Research Summary Dr. Bafford's research has largely focused on IBD. Utilizing institutional databases and the NSQIP IBD, she has investigated perioperative outcomes in IBD patients as they relate to sex, immunosuppressive medical therapy, trauma, preoperative drainage of abscesses, and fecal diversion. She has also published on the microbiota of perianal Crohn’s disease with the help of an intramural grant. In addition, through interdepartmental collaboration, Dr. Bafford has contributed towards intestinal organoid preparation and 3D colon cancer organoid development used to study immune responses to intestinal infections, intestinal immunity, and colon cancer pathogenesis.". Dr. Bafford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Anal CancerDr. Obias isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Obias isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Obias isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Obias isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Obias isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Genital WartsDr. Obias isAdvanced. Learn about Genital Warts.
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- Anal FissureDr. Obias isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Obias isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Obias isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Obias isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- ColitisDr. Obias isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Obias isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.