Overview
Dr. Rasque is board certified in colon and rectal surgery with 20 years of experience. She received her medical degree at Tulane University. She completed residency in general surgery at the Yale University-affiliated program at St. Mary's Hospital and completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Creighton University.
Dr. Rasque treats all areas of colon and rectal surgery both abdominal and anorectal. This includes colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis and rectal prolapse.
Anorectal disorders include: Hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, hidradenitis, anal dysplasia and cancers as well as pilonidal disease (performs cleft closure).
She utilizes minimally invasive techniques, both laparoscopic and robotic for abdominal and pelvic surgery.
Dr. Rasque has a special interest in pelvic floor dysfunction and GI wellness for the treatment of constipation and fecal incontinence. A detailed evaluation is conducted using dietary history forms and in office anal manometry to develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient.
She is a pioneer in anal cancer prevention. She was the first colon and rectal surgeon in the Atlanta area to offer office anal pap and high resolution anoscopy for the prevention of anal cancer. She brings this technology to Piedmont Rockdale.
Away from work, she enjoys caring for her fur baby. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Rasque is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.
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Locations
1301 Sigman Road NE, Suite 190, Conyers, GA 30012
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Areas of Expertise
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- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Rasque isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- EncopresisDr. Rasque isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Rasque isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Levator SyndromeDr. Rasque isAdvanced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Rasque isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- ProctitisDr. Rasque isAdvanced. Learn about Proctitis.
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- Anal CancerDr. Rasque isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Rasque isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Rasque isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- CellulitisDr. Rasque isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Rasque isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Rasque isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.