25 of the Best Colorectal Surgeons Near Me

An internationally recognized colorectal surgeon, Feza Remzi, MD is a leader in the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other colorectal diseases. He specializes in the treatment of patients with complex colorectal conditions including ulcerative colitis, Crohn s Disease, diverticulitis, pelvic pouch procedures, sphincter-saving operations of the rectum, and re-operative abdominopelvic surgeries. Dr. Remzi has published over 300 peer- reviewed articles and book chapters on the surgical management of IBD, and ileal J-pouch. He has been recognized with several awards and honors, including being voted as one of the Castle Connolly and New York Magazine Top Doctors in New York. In 2010, he was honored with honorary fellowship/membership at the Annual National Surgical Congress in Turkey as the first recipient of this award from this society. A native of Turkey, Dr. Remzi earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey. He completed his general surgery residency and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Remzi is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Remzi is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Remzi is currently accepting new patients.

Vitaliy Poylin is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Poylin is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Poylin is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified). Dr. Poylin is currently accepting new patients.

James Church is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Church is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Church is currently accepting new patients.

Julio Garcia-Aguilar is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Garcia-Aguilar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Garcia-Aguilar is currently accepting new patients.

Emmanouil Pappou is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pappou is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pappou is currently accepting new patients.

David Dietz is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York,, New York. Dr. Dietz is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dietz is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Garofalo is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Mayfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Garofalo is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Garofalo is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, 2003. Dr. Garofalo is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Trunzo is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Trunzo is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Trunzo is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael McGee is Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at the University of Michigan. Prior to obtaining his medical degree at Drexel University, he was trained as a mechanical engineer. After completing general surgery training at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. McGee completed colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. While at Case Western, Dr. McGee completed the Dudley P. Allen Scholarship dedicated to clinical research in minimally invasive surgery and surgical endoscopy. Dr. McGee was recruited to Northwestern University where he practiced for 11 years and held several system-wide administrative roles for Northwestern Medicine before joining the University of Michigan in 2022. Dr. McGee’s clinical interests include complex re-operative abdominal surgery, minimally invasive colorectal surgery, surgical endoscopy, and anorectal surgery for cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. He served as co-director of the 50+ hospital Illinois Surgical Quality Improvement Collaborative (ISQIC) where he led day-to-day operations and statewide quality improvement projects for thousands of surgical patients in Illinois. Dr. McGee’s research interests include surgical quality improvement, implementation science, and patient education. He is an active member of several national surgical organizations, multiple editorial boards, and has authored over fifty publications and received multiple grants and awards for research, teaching, and humanism. Dr. Mcgee is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mcgee is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Mcgee is currently accepting new patients.

Frank Carter is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carter is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Carter is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

Justin Maykel is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Maykel is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Maykel is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery. Dr. Maykel is currently accepting new patients.

Konstantin Umanskiy is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Umanskiy is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Umanskiy is board certified in Practicing Since2008 and Colon And Rectal Surgery Surgery. Dr. Umanskiy is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Carter is an assistant professor of surgery and an OU Health physician working in partnership with the Crohn's and Colitis Center at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. He provides exceptional care for patients for a wide range of digestive health conditions. Dr. Carter enjoys working with patients and their family members to help improve their quality of life. Dr. Carter graduated summa cum laude from the University of Oklahoma. He earned his medical degree and completed residency at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Carter finished a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas, Texas. He has provided colorectal care for more than a decade to Oklahomans. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Carter specializes in colon cancer, rectal cancer, anorectal disease, and inflammatory bowel disease, among other conditions. He offers robotic-assisted surgical solutions in cases when they best serve patients' needs. Dr. Carter cares for adults. He accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Carter is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Carter is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery , Oklahoma State Board Of Medical Licensure & Supervision, Drug Enforcement Administration , and Oklahoma Bureau Of Narcotics And Dangerous Drugs . Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Langenfeld is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Langenfeld is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Langenfeld is currently accepting new patients.

My clinical interests include the diagnosis, treatment, and management of colorectal diseases of all kind, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis and anorectal problems. I have special training and interests in the treatment of colorectal malignancies, including advanced colon and rectal cancers, sphincter-preserving surgery, recurrent cancers and peritoneal metastases, as well as carcinoid tumors, heritable colorectal cancer syndromes, and anal cancer. My research interests include evaluating the patient-centered outcomes after surgery for rectal cancers, including the functional outcomes and the impact of minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Dr. Peterson is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Peterson is board certified in Surgery and Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

Kyle Cologne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cologne is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Cologne is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Scott Strong is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Strong is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Strong is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified). Dr. Strong is currently accepting new patients.

Joaquin Estrada is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Estrada is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Estrada is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Estrada is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Atif Iqbal specializes in surgical procedures for benign and malignant pathology of the colon, rectum and anus. Dr. Iqbal is an Associate Professor and Chief, Section of Colorectal Surgery - Surgical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Iqbal’s clinical interests include: robotic surgery and advanced laparoscopy, including sphincter saving procedures for low rectal cancer; and pelvic surgery and surgical treatment of rectal cancer, including transanal endoscopic microsurgery. He is a member of the Baylor Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and offers laparoscopic pouch procedures for ulcerative colitis and minimally invasive surgery for Crohn’s disease.His research interests include: health services and outcome-based translational research in colorectal pathology with a focus on rectal cancer outcomes and institution of enhanced recovery programs after surgery.Dr. Iqbal earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University and completed an internship in surgery at Mayo Hospital, in Lahore, Pakistan. He completed a surgical research fellowship at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska and his residency in general surgery at the University of Missouri, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He joined the faculty of the University of Florida where he was an associate professor.Dr. Iqbal is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He is currently serving as an elected surgical expert on the NCI Rectal-Anal Task Force and the Colon task force of the GI steering committee. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and NRG Oncology. Dr. Iqbal has earned honors for his research presentations to the ACS, SAGES and the Commission on Cancer, as well as a medal of achievement in physiology by the Pakistan Physiological Research Organization. He has also earned numerous ‘patient nominations’ and awards for the quality of care provided. Dr. Iqbal has also been named a Top Doctor in Colon and Rectal Surgery by Houstonia Magazine (2020). Dr. Iqbal is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Iqbal is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Leinicke is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Leinicke is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy. Dr. Leinicke is currently accepting new patients.

My approach is to put myself in my patients shoes and treat them how I would want to be treated. My goal is to make sure that no one feels like they have to deal with their problem alone. We are here to help at every step. Dr. Menon is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy. Dr. Menon is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Menon is currently accepting new patients.

Jan Kaminski is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kaminski is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Anorectal Abscess, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kaminski is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kaminski is currently accepting new patients.

Associate Program Director of Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson colorectal fellowship; Director of colorectal resident research; Past-President of both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Societies of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; question writer for the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery written examination; Dean of ASCRS-U, invited lecturer at numerous national and international colorectal surgery meetings; author of numerous colorectal surgery book chapters; served as Chairman of numerous committees for the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) including the Self-Assessment Committee, Program Committee, Finance Committee, Credentials Committee, and the Nominations Advisory Task Force; President-Eugene P Salvati Alumni Association; Past-Treasurer-ASCRS, Past-Vice Chairman Surgical Leadership Institute (ASCRS); current Vice-President ASCRS; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; Fellow of the New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; Member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Wilkins is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Anal Fissure, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wilkins is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, American Board Of Surgery, American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery , and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wilkins is currently accepting new patients.

Elise Lawson, MD, is a UW Health colorectal surgeon and an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery.As a fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Lawson is an expert in the surgical treatment of colorectal cancer and conditions involving the bowel including anal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, fistulas, hemorrhoids and fissures. She performs diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy and uses advanced, minimally invasive techniques.Knowing that people with cancer and other bowel issues are often nervous and scared, Dr. Lawson works to help them feel as comfortable as possible, explaining treatment options and encouraging questions. She collaborates with a team of medical professionals to guide patients through surgery and recovery.In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Lawson serves as director of the Surgical Collaborative of Wisconsin, a statewide organization that works to ensure access to high quality surgical care. Away from the hospital, Dr. Lawson enjoys spending time with family and participating in outdoor activities.We’re a strong team, caring for our patients every step of the way — from diagnosis through recovery. Dr. Lawson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Lawson is board certified in Surgery and Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Lawson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nivedh Paluvoi completed his undergraduate and medical school education at Howard University in a combined 6 year BS/MD program. During his time at Howard, he was the recipient of the Founders Scholarship and graduated magna cum laude with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. As a medical student, he served as Vice President of Student Affairs and received the LaSalle D. Leffall Jr. MD award in surgery in his fourth year. He went on to do his general surgery residency at St. Elizabeths Medical Center (Now Boston Medical Center Brighton) in Boston, MA. He was the recipient of numerous teaching awards from Tufts University School of Medicine as well as the recipient of awards in leadership, research, and compassionate care. He served as administrative chief resident in his final year of residency. He went on to do his Colorectal Surgery fellowship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. He has authored numerous articles in peer reviewed journals, written text book chapters, and has presented at several national conferences. He is Board Certified in both General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. Dr. Paluvoi joined the University of Miami in 2018 and currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Colorectal Surgery within the DeWitt Daughtry Department of Surgery. He has particular interest in the surgical management of colorectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, and robotic surgery. He also has deep interest in medical education, serving as Program Director for the Colorectal Surgery fellowship at the University of Miami. Dr. Paluvoi currently serves as the Interim Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at the University of Miami. Given his commitment to medical education, he was awarded the Outstanding Junior Faculty of the Year Award in the Department of Surgery for the 2019-2020 academic year. He was also inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society as faculty at the University of Miami. Dr. Paluvoi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Vaginectomy. Dr. Paluvoi is currently accepting new patients.