25 of the Best Colorectal Surgeons Near Me in pasadena, 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.

Mohummed Khani, MD completed his medical degree at the University of Aleppo – Faculty of Medicine in Syria. He went on to complete his general surgery residency at North Shore LIJ Health System in Staten Island, New York and his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at St. Vincent Health System in Erie, Pennsylvania as well as Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Khani chose to become a physician and specialize in surgery because he wanted to decrease suffering for all and help his patients. Fluent in English and Arabic, Dr. Khani is board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and board certified in colon and rectal surgery by American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He sees patients for the diagnosis and treatment of rectal pain, anal pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, rectal bleeding, hemorrhoids, and more. He also sees patients for both diagnostic and screening colonoscopies. Dr. Khani’s clinical interests include minimally-invasive surgeries and robotic surgery for a variety of conditions including diverticulitis, colon cancer, rectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Khani builds good relationships with his patients as they compile a detailed medical history and make a strategy for helping the patient feel better again. He wants each of his patients to be pleased with their outcome, and the best part of his job is when he gets to see a patient out of surgery who is happy and feeling great. He truly loves his profession and what he gets to do every day. In his spare time, Dr. Khani enjoys swimming, playing tennis, watching basketball, traveling, and spending time with family. 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. Dr. Khani is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Erik Askenasy earned his medical degree at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth. He completed his internship and general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, followed by a fellowship in colorectal surgery. In practice since 2005, Dr. Askenasy is board certified in two areas: general surgery and colorectal surgery. He speaks Spanish and treats patients ages 18 and older. His primary clinical interests are colorectal surgery, rectal cancer, colon cancer, robotic surgery and endoluminal surgery. Dr. Askenasy performs minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery with an emphasis on oncologic surgery and bowel surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis). His practice offers a fully integrated Enhanced Recovery Program, which allows patients to go home as early as the day of or day after bowel surgery. His patients appreciate that he is open, honest and very direct with information. A resident of the Medical Center area, Dr. Askenasy is married and the father of two children. His favorite leisure activities are watching American Ninja Warriorcompetitions and rock climbing. Dr. Askenasy is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Askenasy is currently accepting new patients.

Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, Dr. Voloyiannis earned his medical degree at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School and completed his Surgical Residency at Baylor College of Medicine, M.E. DeBakey Department of Surgery in Houston. Dr. Voloyiannis completed his fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School. He is Diplomate of both American Board of Surgery and American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is also Fellow of American College of Surgeons. Dr. Voloyiannis' main focus involves surgical and non-surgical colon and rectal procedures. He has a strong interest in the latest advances and performs minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries, colonoscopies and hemorrhoid procedures. He spends much of his time listening to his patients, in the office or hospital, because he believes not only in treating complex conditions, but helping patients return to normal lives as soon as possible. His office staff is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Voloyiannis is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Voloyiannis 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.

Marcus Aquino is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Seabrook, Texas. Dr. Aquino is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Aquino 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.

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.

Maamoun Harmouch is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Webster, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Harmouch 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Madeline Huster is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Huster 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.