Overview
Joseph Dirocco is a Colorectal Surgeon in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Dirocco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6565 N Charles St Ste 501, Towson, MD 21204
6701 N Charles St, Towson,, MD 21204
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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"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 the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
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Walter Koltun is a Colorectal Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koltun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Diverticular Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
LG Health Physicians Surgical Group
Walid Hesham is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hesham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hesham is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Anal FissureDr. Dirocco isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Dirocco isAdvanced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Dirocco isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Dirocco isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Dirocco isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Dirocco isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
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- Anal CancerDr. Dirocco isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Dirocco isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Dirocco isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Dirocco isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Dirocco isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Dirocco isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.