Dr. Karen L. Sherman
Overview
As a colorectal surgeon, I specialize in the surgical management of a wide array of problems involving the small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus. My patients may be dealing with cancer or a variety of benign diseases including diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease or anorectal problems. I utilize minimally invasive techniques including robotics, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and transanal surgery. My primary focus is on ensuring that patients receive high quality, compassionate care while optimizing patient outcomes. My research interests include improving patient outcomes after colorectal surgery and quality improvement.
Dr. Sherman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rectal Prolapse. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3404 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sherman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Carolina Colorectal Surgery, PC
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Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center
I am a colorectal surgeon, which means that I am a surgeon of the abdomen. I treat patients with diseases related to the gastrointestinal tract, specifically with diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and also GI cancers, such as colon cancer, rectal cancer, and anal cancer. I try to engage with the patient as much as I can. I use as many visual things as possible, pictures or diagrams, to help explain conditions or treatments a little easier. The benefit of coming to Duke is that we have multiple specialties, so if a diagnosis is unclear to me, I have a team of colleagues who help me and patients can be comfortable knowing a team of specialists can help find a solution. Dr. Lan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rectal Prolapse. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.
Rex Hospital Inc
Laura Altom is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Altom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rectal Prolapse. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Diverticular Disease, Encopresis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Altom 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Sherman isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- ColostomyDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- IleostomyDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- EncopresisDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.