25 of the Best Colorectal Surgeons Near Me in houston, TX

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.

Craig Messick is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Messick is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Colorectal Cancer, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Colostomy. Dr. Messick is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael J. Snyder earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and completed his general surgery internship and residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. He completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston following deployment to Turkey to head a medical clinic and service in the US Army during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Board certified in surgery and colon and rectal surgery, Dr. Snyder has practiced medicine in Houston since 1997 and treats patients 18 years and older. His clinical interests include colon and rectal cancer, stool incontinence, anal fistula, hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal endometriosis. Dr. Snyder believes in treating his patients with care and compassion. He uses the most up-to-date technology and spends the time needed with each patient to ensure that they are comfortable and understand their condition. A member of a several medical societies, Dr. Snyder is currently president of the Texas Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He has written a number of medical articles and made numerous scientific presentations. Houston residents, Dr. Snyder and his wife have a daughter. Dr. Snyder is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

Marianne Cusick is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cusick is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cusick is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Van Eps is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Fecal Impaction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Van Eps is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Joseph Cali earned his medical degree at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Boston University and a fellowship in rectal surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Dr. Cali, who has been in practice in Houston since 1993, is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. His clinical interests are colon cancer, hereditary colon cancer, rectal cancer, polyposis disease, advanced colon polyp removal, colon cancer screening, anal cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, hemorrhoid banding, anal fissure, anal fistula, anal abscess, constipation, rectal prolapse, and robotic colon and rectal surgery. He treats patients ages 16 and older and speaks limited Spanish. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Dr. Cali also serves as an assistant professor of surgery at McGovern Medical School. His practice is characterized by personalized care and a total commitment to the wellbeing of everyone who walks into his office. His patients appreciate his undivided attention and regard for detail. A resident of the Memorial area, Dr. Cali enjoys gardening, woodworking, playing the guitar and hiking in the Colorado back country. Dr. Cali is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Cali is currently accepting new patients.

Oliver Peacock is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Colostomy. Dr. Peacock is currently accepting new patients.

David Thompson is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Gunter is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Gunter is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Weaver is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Weaver is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Weaver is currently accepting new patients.

Virginia Alagugurusamy is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Alagugurusamy is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, and Encopresis. Dr. Alagugurusamy is currently accepting new patients.

A native Texan, Dr. Lucrecia Sta.Ana received her medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Subsequently, she completed her general surgery residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, followed by her colon and rectal surgical residency at the Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Board certified in colon and rectal surgery, Dr. Sta.Ana has practiced medicine since 2008. She treats all aspects of colon and rectal disease; ranging from colorectal cancers to hemorrhoids to fecal incontinence. Dr. Sta.Ana offers the most advanced minimally invasive procedures to treat each patient. She strives to stay on top of cutting-edge technology such as robotic surgery for bowel resection and sacral nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence. She speaks Spanish. In her spare time, Dr. Sta. Ana enjoys exploring new restaurants and travelling with her husband and two children. Dr. Staana is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Anal Fissure, Encopresis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Staana is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Aakash Gajjar earned his medical degree from the UT Health San Antonio Medical School. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Tulsa and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). In practice since 2004, Dr. Gajjar is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. His primary clinical interests are colon and rectal cancer, anal cancer, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopy and robotic surgery, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, colonoscopy, hemorrhoids, fistulas, anal fissures, constipation, fecal incontinence and pilonidal disease. Dr. Gajjar’s goal is to provide individualized quality care, beginning with patient education and shared physician-patient decision-making. His practice offers extensive medical and surgical experience combined with a high level of customer service and a commitment to health and wellness. His goals are to make patients feel better as quickly as possible and to prevent illness from recurring. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS), Dr. Gajjar serves on several professional committees and is a member and current President (2020) of the Galveston County Medical Society. Dr. Gajjar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Gajjar is currently accepting new patients.

Raised in Houston, Dr. Le received her undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from Rice University in Houston, with honors in chemistry and psychology. She earned her medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where she was valedictorian of her class. Dr. Le completed her residency training in surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where she served as chief resident, and underwent fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at The University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals Program. She was an instructor at the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Board certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery, she began private practice in 2007. She treats patients 14 years and older. Her special interests include minimally invasive surgery, colon and rectal cancer, anorectal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, and pelvic floor disorders, including fecal incontinence and constipation. Her favorite part of her job is helping her patients to feel better and find relief from the pain they are experiencing. She strives to provide her patients with a thorough understanding of their conditions and the treatment options available, so they can make well-informed decisions. Dr. Le is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

Virginia Goranova is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Rectal Prolapse, and Anal Fissure. Dr. Goranova is currently accepting new patients.

Punam Parikh is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ileostomy. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.

Karlee Krum is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Krum is currently accepting new patients.

Savannah Hill is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Yesenia Rojas-Khalil is a colorectal surgeon specializing in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), and complex re-operative pelvic and abdominal surgery. She is an Assistant Professor of Surgery- Surgical Oncology - Section of Colorectal Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and Assistant Program Director for GME - SIM. Dr. Rojas-Khalil completed undergraduate studies at the University of St. Thomas in Houston and received her medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. She then completed an eight-year residency in general surgery at the University of Texas-Medical Branch in Galveston, which included a three-year research fellowship in cancer genetics at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital. She also completed fellowships in surgical critical care at Baylor College of Medicine and colorectal surgery at the University of Louisville. Dr. Rojas-Khalil is a contributing author to surgical textbook chapters in Current Surgical Therapy, Scientific American Surgery, and The SCORE Curriculum for resident education. She is also the Spanish video commentator and contributing abstract translator for Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, the official journal for the American Society of Colon and Rectum Surgeons (ASCRS). Dr. Rojas-Khalil is board-certified by the Texas Medical Board and the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, and board-eligible for certification in Colon and Rectal Surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of ASCRS. In addition to English, Dr. Rojas-Khalil speaks Spanish. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Gastroschisis, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Rojas-Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

Madeline Huster is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Huster is currently accepting new patients.

Rizwan Ahmad is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Fontanier is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Fontanier is currently accepting new patients.

Antonio Villamor-Iii is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Villamor-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Chiang is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Chiang is currently accepting new patients.