Overview
Walter Koltun is a Colorectal Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koltun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Diverticular Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 114 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
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.
1 Clinical Trials
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Jose Guillem is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Guillem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Guillem is currently accepting new patients.
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
As director of colorectal surgery, Chris Buzas, DO, specializes in treating patients with colon, rectal and anal cancers as well as inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). He also provides care for people with diverticulitis, various rectal conditions, hemorrhoids and pelvic floor disorders.|He has clinical expertise in complex re-operative colorectal surgeries as well as robotic, laparoscopic and open procedures. His advanced training includes trans-anal excisions, neurostimulation for fecal incontinence and colonoscopies.|Dr. Buzas is passionate about making a difference in his patients’ lives. “The thing I love most about my job is the ability to work alongside a great team dedicated to solving problems,” he says. “I enjoy seeing our patients out in the community, knowing we were able to help improve their quality of life.”|Dr. Buzas has a strong commitment to giving back to his community and improving access to care. He previously served as president of the Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeons as well as on the Board of Trustees for the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Buzas has also helped standardize rectal cancer care throughout the country as part of the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.|Dr. Buzas received the Teacher of the Year Award from the surgical residents at Geisinger Medical Center. He was also recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society as one of their Top Physicians Under 40.|When not at work, Dr. Buzas enjoys spending time with his wife and three children at their lakeside cabin in northern Pennsylvania.|Video: more from Dr. Christopher Buzas, D.O. Dr. Buzas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
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 Lynch Syndrome. 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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- ColitisDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- IleostomyDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- ColonoscopyDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HerniaDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
