25 of the Best Colorectal Surgeons Near Me in Yonkers, NY

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MediFind found 102 specialists near Yonkers, NY

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102 providers found
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    5 E 98th St # 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergey Khaitov is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Khaitov is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Ave # 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Church is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Church is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Ileostomy.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    5 E 98th St # 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Sylla is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Sylla is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Englewood Health Physician Network-Colon And Rectal Surgery At Englewood

    350 Engle St Fl 6 Ste 650, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Serur is a Colorectal Surgeon in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Serur is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Barash-White MD PA

    216 Engle St Ste 203, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald White is a Colorectal Surgeon in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. White is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Complete Women's Healthcare LLC

    200 Engle St Ste 14, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Seo is a Colorectal Surgeon in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Seo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Feza H. Remzi
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Center For Advanced IBD Care

    125 Community Drive, Suite 100, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Kimberly Yee
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    WPHPA Surgical Specialists

    122 Maple Avenue, 9th Floor, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kimberly Yee is the first board certified female Colorectal surgeon to practice in Westchester County, and she has pioneered several new technologies in the management of colorectal disease at White Plains Hospital. She performed the first transanal endoscopic microsurgical removal of a colon polyp at the Hospital and also has established a new anorectal physiology lab, one of the few such facilities in Westchester County. Dr. Yee is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    June Hsu
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    WPHPA Surgical Specialists

    122 Maple Avenue, 9th Floor, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Hsu graduated from Rutgers School of Public Health with a Master of Public Health. She received her Medical Degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, where she was given the Rudolph C. Camishion MD Award for Academic Excellence in Surgery. Dr. Hsu is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    James P. Taylor
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion

    3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Taylor, MB BChir, MPH, MRCS (Eng), is a colorectal surgeon at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Surgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Taylor cares for patients with conditions that affect the colon, rectum and anus. He has a special clinical interest in using minimally invasive techniques to treat colon and rectal cancer, managing inflammatory bowel disease, and in the prevention, early detection and treatment of anal cancer. Dr. Taylor’s philosophy of care is to create a personalized and individualized experience for every patient that he meets, and to ensure that they are listened to and feel supported. Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Othon Wiltz
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion

    3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Othon Wiltz, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a colon and rectal surgeon and Assistant Professor, Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease with special focus on fistulizing Crohn’s disease and surgical management in patients on biologics; rectal cancer care within a multidisciplinary setting; robotic colon and rectal surgery; and the treatment of benign anorectal conditions in ambulatory settings. Dr. Wiltz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    HMH - Surgery - Hackensack

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 404, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Lee is a Colorectal Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Garrett Nash is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Nash is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Jacobi

    1400 Pelham Pkwy S, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roberto Bergamaschi is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bronx, New York. Dr. Bergamaschi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Weiser is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Weiser is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Paty is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Paty is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julio Garcia is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Garcia is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Peter Kaye MD

    255 West Spring Valley Avenue, Suite 103, 
    Maywood, NJ 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kaye is a Colorectal Surgeon in Maywood, New Jersey. Dr. Kaye is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emmanouil Pappou is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Pappou is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    HMH - Surgery - Hackensack

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 404, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Howard Ross is a Colorectal Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Ross is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    John A. Procaccino
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Center For Colon & Rectal Diseases At Great Neck

    900 Northern Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Procaccino was born and raised in Westchester, New York. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Manhattan College and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to receive his Doctorate in Medicine from New York Medical College, and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha in 1984. Dr. Procaccino relocated to Long Island in 1984 where he began his Internship in General Surgery at North Shore University Hospital. Once he completed his training in General Surgery, he trained as a fellow at the Cleveland Clinic. In 1998, he was asked to assume the role of Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.Dr. Procaccino has been the Director of North Shore University Hospital s Center for Colon and Rectal Diseases since inception. In this capacity, he was charged with the task of forming a Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery for the North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Hospital Department of Surgery. Dr. Procaccino soon took on the coveted position of Chief of this Division.Perhaps Dr. Procaccino s most significant contribution to the field of Colon and Rectal Surgery is his training of the next generation of surgeons. Since 2003, Dr. Procaccino has been the Director of the North Shore/LIJ Fellowship Program in Colon and Rectal Surgery which is accredited by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Procaccino s clinical interests include Colon & Rectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn s and Ulcerative Colitis) and Diverticulitis. He performs both laparoscopic and open surgery. Dr. Procaccino is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Marc L. Greenwald
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Great Neck

    310 East Shore Road, Suite 203, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Marc Lehrer Greenwald, MD, is the chief of colorectal clinical services and surgeon-in-chief at North Shore University Hospital. He is a double board-certified colorectal surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and sphincter sparing techniques to treat a wide range of diseases and disorders of the small intestine, colon, rectum and anus. This includes diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer.""I'm really fortunate to work with an amazing team at North Shore,"" Dr. Greenwald says. ""They share my passion for helping others, and together, we are making a difference in the lives of so many people.""After receiving his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Greenwald completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center and fellowship in Hartford, Connecticut. He joined Northwell in 1991, and has held many leadership positions at North Shore University Hospital, including president of the medical staff and chair of the medical board.Dr. Greenwald established the Enhanced Recovery Program at North Shore University Hospital, implementing protocols that provide easy, safe and rapid recovery after surgery. ""The program helps patients recover faster, get home to their families sooner and have better results,"" he says. His team also leads the way in delivering the best outcomes and highest quality care, consistently scoring above the national average in quality surveys.As program director of the rectal cancer multidisciplinary team, Dr. Greenwald works closely with other Northwell experts-including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and colorectal surgeons-to evaluate every patient with rectal cancer. ""It's my job to make sure best practices are used and patients receive individualized care with guided support from start to finish.""Dr. Greenwald is an assistant professor of surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and has won multiple teaching awards, including the Department of Surgery Award for Excellence in Operative Teaching. He is also a Castle Connelly Top Doctor.Decades of being a surgeon have given Dr. Greenwald a greater awareness about his patients. ""It's not just about treating their illness,"" he says. ""It's about understanding their illness as it relates to everything else in their lives. You need that global perspective to truly understand what the patient is going through.""". Dr. Greenwald is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Joseph Martz
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Colon And Rectal Surgery At Lexington Avenue

    1120 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Joseph Martz, MD, is chief of colorectal surgery and vice chairman of surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, and chief of colorectal surgery for Northwell facilities in New York City boroughs and Westchester County. He has been practicing for more than 20 years and performs some of the highest volume of colorectal minimally invasive surgery, including sophisticated robotic procedures, in the tri-state area.A born and bred New Yorker, Dr. Martz spent his early days volunteering in an operating room, which helped him realize how much he wanted to become a surgeon. ""It was exciting for me to see the remarkable change you can make in a patient's life with your hands,"" he says. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and has worked in major hospital systems all across Manhattan. He's especially proud to be part of Northwell Health, which he joined in 2018.""Northwell is a special place where everyone makes a difference,"" says Dr. Martz. ""It takes a team to provide the level of care that we want for our patients. We're really dedicated to making this a place where people feel at home."" This world-class team at Lenox Hill also includes nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, specialists and nurse managers to help with every aspect of care.The exceptional skill and experience Dr. Martz offers is for the full range of colorectal conditions-including diverticulitis, colon cancer and complex pelvic issues. In fact, the complexity of the cases he treats is what drives his passion for medicine. ""After years of training, I'm happy to be able to provide the skill to treat these difficult problems,"" he says. ""Seeing the patients' outcomes-seeing them do well-becomes more meaningful for me every time.""The positive patient outcomes achieved through minimally invasive surgery, which include less pain and shorter hospital stays, keep Dr. Martz focused on the future of colorectal care. He's dedicated to educating new physicians on minimally invasive and robotic procedures, getting involved in promising medical device studies, and looking to technology to continually improve treatments.""Getting patients healthy is what's truly important to me,"" says Dr. Martz. ""I treat every patient as if they are part of my family. I am completely committed to their care.""". Dr. Martz is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Albert O. Kwon
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Surgery Of North Jersey

    140 Chestnut Street, Suite 301, 
    Ridgewood, NJ 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Kwon is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dr. Kwon is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kwon is currently accepting new patients.

    John P. Ricci
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Colorectal Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Center For Colon & Rectal Diseases At Great Neck

    900 Northern Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Ricci is a Colorectal Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Ricci is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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    When should I see a Colorectal Surgeon near Yonkers, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Colorectal Surgeon near Yonkers, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Colorectal Surgeons near Yonkers, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Colorectal Surgeons near Yonkers, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Colorectal Surgeon in Yonkers?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Colorectal Surgeon search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colorectal Surgeon?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Colorectal Surgeon near Yonkers, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Colorectal Surgeon?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Colorectal Surgeon may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Colorectal Surgeons near Yonkers, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Colorectal Surgeon search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Colorectal Surgeon that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Colorectal Surgeon search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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