25 of the Best Colorectal Surgeons Near Me in Live Oak, TX

Dr. Zihao Wu is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon with additional board certification in general surgery. Dr. Wu previously served for more than a decade as an associate professor in Clinical Surgery within the Department of Surgery at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia. He specializes in treating anorectal disorders (hemorrhoids, anal fistula, anal fissure, anal warts etc), colon and rectal cancer, complicated diverticular disease, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis, and rectal prolapse. He also offers screening and diagnostic colonoscopy. He performs advanced robotic and laparoscopic colon and rectal surgeries. Dr. Wu grew up in a small village in Southern China where his father was the only physician. His passion for caring for others came from watching his father at work. He earned his medical degree at Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences in China. He completed his general surgery residency at St. Agnes Healthcare in Baltimore, Md., before going on to complete his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie, Pa. Dr. Wu is a member of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He is fluent in the Chinese Cantonese language. Dr. Wu is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Glen Hooker is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Hooker is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Hooker is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Danielle Giesler is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Giesler is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Giesler is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Sitaram Chilakamarry is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Chilakamarry is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

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.

Dr. Pendola is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He sees patients at the North Texas Colon & Rectal Dallas and Garland office locations. He is accepting new patients. Dr. Pendola has been nominated for the seventh consecutive year for D Magazine's 2025 Best Docs . Dr. Pendola has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2023 by Texas Monthly. Dr. Pendola is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Pendola is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery.

Anthony Macaluso is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Macaluso is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Rodriguez-Ruesga attended medical school at Universidad De Nuevo Leon in 1991. He then completed residencies in Preliminary Surgery at the Mayo Graduate School Of Medicine-Rochester in 1993 and in General Surgery from Butterworth Hospital/Michigan State in 1998. In 1999, he completed a fellowship in colon/rectal surgery at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health. Dr. Rodriguez-Ruesga is certified in colon and rectal surgery by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Rodriguez-Ruesga and his wife, Julie, have three children. His hobbies include singing, playing guitar, traveling, kayaking, running and collecting coins. Dr. Rodriguez is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery.

"""Dr. Novosad is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon. She attended medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, and completed her residency at the University of South Florida.She specializes in colon, rectal and anal cancer, diverticulitis, colon and rectal polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, fecal incontinence, rectal prolapse and anorectal disorders.Dr. Novosad's practice focuses on minimally invasive colorectal surgical approaches, as well as robotic-surgery.""". Dr. Novosad is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Novosad is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Clifford Simmang is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grapevine, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Simmang is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Simmang is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Todd Odom is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Odom is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Odom is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Randall Crim is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Irving, Texas. Dr. Crim is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Crim is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Matthew Tillman is a board-certified surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery. His professional interests include multidisciplinary management of colorectal malignancies and advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Tillman is passionate about advancing surgical care with innovation and compassion for his adult patients. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Outside of work, Dr. Tillman enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children on their property in Central Texas. He also likes ranching, running and cheering on the Texas A&M Aggies football team. Dr. Tillman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tillman is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Khawaja Azimuddin is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Humble, Texas. Dr. Azimuddin is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Oophorectomy.

Mohummed Khani is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Khani is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

William Lewis is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Lewis is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Clifton Cox is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Cox is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cox is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Bridget Sanders is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Sanders is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, and Cellulitis.

Richard Jackson is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Jackson is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Srinivas Ivatury is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Ivatury is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Matthew Crapko is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pflugerville, Texas. Dr. Crapko is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Rebecca Baucom is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Baucom is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Baucom is currently accepting new patients.

Bidhan Das is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Das is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Anna-maria Toker is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Toker is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Toker is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Bradley Kendrick is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Abilene, Texas. Dr. Kendrick is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.