Overview
Dr. Atallah is internationally recognized for his work in rectal cancer, and for developing innovative approaches in the field of colon and rectal surgery. He has lectured and trained hundreds of surgeons the techniques he has developed across the United States, as well as in Europe, Africa, The Middle East, Asia, South America, and Australia. He is the co-creator of TAMIS, an operation that allows for the removal of rectal tumors without having to cut into the body.
He is an active member of several surgical societies, and is the current Chairman of the New Technology Committee at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Atallah has relocated from Orlando, Florida where he as earned the distinction of 'Top Doc' by Orlando Magazine annually from 2011-2024.
Dr. Atallah is a true expert in the field, and has authored three textbooks and over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He is active in teaching the next generation of doctors and physician assistants and has trained scores of residents, fellows, medical students, and physician assistant students.
Dr. Atallah has been in practice since 2007, and is double board certified in general and colorectal surgery. He completed residency in general surgery at the University of Texas Medical School - Houston, TX, with special training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Fellowship Training completed at Methodist Hospital, at the Texas Medical Center.
More recently, Dr. Atallah is a graduate of the Surgical Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School. In addition to clinical care, he plans to be active in the education of future healthcare professionals and to continue his research endeavors.
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Dr. Atallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
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Locations
380 Hospital Dr, Ste 320, Macon, GA 31217
Piedmont Physicians Colorectal Surgery Of Conyers
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 rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ureteroscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Levator Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.
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- Anal CancerDr. Atallah isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Atallah isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
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- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Atallah isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Atallah isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Atallah isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
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- Anal FissureDr. Atallah isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
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- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Atallah isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Atallah isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Atallah isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.