Dr. Aalok K. Sahai

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 Ureteroscopy. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Levator Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Hakiman graduated Magna Cum Laude from State University of New York at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology with a minor in Biochemical Pharmacology.  He obtained his medical degree from SUNY Buffalo where he was awarded the Gold Humanism in Medicine award and the Department of Surgery Chair's award for Academic Excellence.  Dr. Hakiman developed an interest in the field of colon and rectal surgery while obtaining his General Surgery training at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, TX. He completed his fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center.The goal is to provide the highest quality care available with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures and technology.  I believe in timely communication and educating patients on their care. Dr. Hakiman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Krishna Venkatesh is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Venkatesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Venkatesh is currently accepting new patients.