Overview
After undergraduate, medical school (Wayne State University) and general surgery residency, all in Detroit, he completed Colon & Rectal Surgery (CRS) Residency in Pennsylvania and moved to New York City to begin his career at SUNY-Downstate Medical Center (Brooklyn), where he pioneered the use of transrectal ultrasound to preoperatively stage rectal cancer to direct neoadjuvant (preoperative) therapy. These efforts were successful in improving outcomes by downstaging rectal cancer leading to decreased local recurrence, increased sphincter salvage (avoiding colostomy) and increased disease-free survival. He returned to the Midwest (Kansas City) to reproduce these results, comparable to tertiary care centers and a national multi-institution study, ACOSOG Z6051, published in Am J Surg 2019; 217(3): 430-434. He was enticed to return to academia to create the Ohio State University CRS Residency and serve as Program Director from 2013-2019.
He was then recruited to MD Anderson Cancer Center affiliates (Phoenix/Ochsner New Orleans) before returning to academic surgery in his home state at Central Michigan University.
He has been president of 4 surgical organizations. He has served on the Editorial Board for the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgery (ASCRS) official journal, DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM), for 20 years. He has served on the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery (ABCRS) for 20 years, currently as Senior Examiner. He has served on ASCRS Executive Council.
Dr. Cirocco is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
Dr. Cirocco is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cirocco is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
912 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cirocco 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William C. Cirocco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William C. Cirocco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William C. Cirocco by calling their office at 989-790-1001. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William C. Cirocco a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William C. Cirocco is classified as an Advanced expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. William C. Cirocco specialize in?
While Dr. William C. Cirocco is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. William C. Cirocco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William C. Cirocco has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. William C. Cirocco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William C. Cirocco accept my insurance?
Dr. William C. Cirocco accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 989-790-1001 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Colorectal CancerDr. Cirocco isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Cirocco isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
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- Anal CancerDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- ColonoscopyDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- ColostomyDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- IleostomyDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- ProctitisDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Cirocco isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)