
Overview
Dr. Esser provides advanced surgical treatment for benign and malignant conditions of the colon, rectum, and anus. His special clinical interests and skills are laparoscopic, robotic-assisted surgery, colonoscopies, open colon surgery, and anorectal surgery. He speaks English.
Dr. Esser is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
Dr. Esser is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Esser is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1533 Broad Ave Ext, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
1200 Brooks Lane, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
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Offering same-day appointments, Dr. Fortunato is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon who offers comprehensive colorectal health care services for benign and cancerous colorectal conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal conditions, and pelvic floor issues. Dr. Fortunato uses minimally invasive robotic, laparoscopic, and transanal surgery – often through a single small incision – to treat colorectal cancer, inflammatory disease, rectal prolapse, diverticulitis, and more. In addition, Dr. Fortunato offers state-of-the-art treatment for fecal incontinence, complex rectovaginal fistulas, pilonidal disease, hemorrhoids, and other problems. Dr. Fortunato earned his medical degree at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania, and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital. He then completed a colon and rectal fellowship at Louisiana State University/ Schumpert Medical Center and has been in practice since 2010. Dr. Fortunato has a strong academic interest and holds many positions in both national and international colon and rectal cancer societies. He is the Program Director of the AHN Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, and an Associate Program Director for the AHN General Surgery Residency Program. Dr. Fortunato has written numerous journal articles, book chapters, and edits several colorectal journals. He is a fellow in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Fortunato is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Fortunato is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Fortunato is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven A. Esser
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven A. Esser?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven A. Esser by calling their office at 412-469-7110. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven A. Esser a top-rated expert for Proctitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven A. Esser is classified as an Advanced expert for Proctitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Steven A. Esser specialize in?
While Dr. Steven A. Esser is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Proctitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hemorrhoids. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Steven A. Esser accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven A. Esser accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-469-7110 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Advanced
- HemorrhoidsDr. Esser isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- ProctitisDr. Esser isAdvanced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Esser isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Esser isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- ColitisDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- IleostomyDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Esser isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.

