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, Proctitis, 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.
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900 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Cirocco
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Is Dr. William Cirocco a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William 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 Cirocco specialize in?
While Dr. William Cirocco is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Proctitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. William Cirocco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Cirocco has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. William 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 Cirocco accept my insurance?
Dr. William Cirocco accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-249-2383 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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