Overview
Assar Rather is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Dover, Delaware. Dr. Rather is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hernia, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Rather is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
724 S New St, Bayhealth General Surgery, Dover, DE 19904
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. John Migaly is a distinguished colorectal surgeon and Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery/Ravitch Division at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He specializes in the treatment of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and other benign and complex colorectal conditions. Dr. Migaly is committed to providing advanced, patient-centered care, often using minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, to help reduce recovery time and improve outcomes. Dr. Migaly comes to Johns Hopkins Medicine from the Duke University School of Medicine, serving from 2008-2024 on the surgery faculty treating patients primarily through the Duke Cancer Institute. He was elevated to Program Director of the General Surgery Residency in 2012, and subsequently served as Vice Chair of Education until 2024. His work was critical to the success of the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education missions at Duke Surgery. Dr. Migaly earned his B.A. in Biochemistry from New York University and his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine. He completed surgical residency and a research fellowship at Temple University Health Sciences Center, and colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida. Dr. Migaly’s career has been marked not only by a complex and high-volume clinical colon and rectal surgery practice, but also a commitment to research and education, supported by greater than 200 publications, book chapters, and presentations. His research is centered around improving practice patterns and outcomes in colorectal cancer care and recovery. His leadership and dedication to advancing the field of colorectal surgery is evident through his service on committees that shape how colorectal care is delivered nationally, via his past and present service on the Program Committee, the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Videos John Migaly, M.D.Chief of Colorectal Surgery"". Dr. Migaly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.
Main Line Healthcare
John Marks is a Colorectal Surgeon in Wynewood, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
Christiana Care Health Services Inc
Carey Nathan is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Nathan has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
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
- Distinguished
- Anal CancerDr. Rather isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Rather isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Rather isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Rather isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HerniaDr. Rather isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Rather isDistinguished. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Advanced
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Rather isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Rather isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColostomyDr. Rather isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- EncopresisDr. Rather isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Rather isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Rather isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Rather isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- CellulitisDr. Rather isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Rather isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Rather isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Rather isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Rather isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
