Overview
When I'm not working, I love spending time with my family and friends. I am an avid reader and love a good book with a cup of coffee. I also enjoy cycling, hiking and yoga.
Dr. Casano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Levator Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.
Her 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
1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, Phoenix, AZ 85006
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.
Arizona Advanced Surgery, LLC
Dr. Michael Buckmire is a board certified colon and rectal surgeon who performs all aspects of a colorectal surgical practice and provides individualized and compassionate care for patients with diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Dr. Buckmire earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Buckmire completed training in general surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and finished his colorectal fellowship at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He performs open, laparoscopic and robotic colon surgery for indicated conditions of the colon and small bowel, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, colorectal and anal cancer and a variety of other conditions requiring surgical intervention. He also performs colonoscopies, when indicated.My goal is to provide the highest quality surgical care available with an emphasis on advanced techniques. Patient care is the core value of my practice. Dr. Buckmire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Levator Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Levator Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
Active Life Orthotics And Prosthetics Corp
Aisha Akhtar is a Colorectal Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Akhtar has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Levator Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Gallbladder Removal, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
Affiliated Colon And Rectal Surgeons PC
Stephen Brown is a Colorectal Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Brown has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Levator Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- HemorrhoidsDr. Casano isDistinguished. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Casano isDistinguished. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Casano isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Casano isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Casano isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Casano isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Casano isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Casano isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Experienced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Casano isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Casano isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- ColitisDr. Casano isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Casano isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Casano isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.