25 of the Best Colorectal Surgeons Near Me

Cory Barrat is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Barrat is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Barrat is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Barrat is currently accepting new patients.

"Jason Ross Penzer, MD, is a colorectal surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in the treatment of colon, rectal and anal disease. Dr. Penzer moved his private practice to Lenox Hill Hospital in 2010, where he serves today as an attending surgeon.Dr. Penzer grew up in a medical family and was inspired by his father. ""I would spend a lot of time going on rounds with him as a child, sitting at the nurse's station with my coloring book,"" he says. ""Later, I fell in love with surgery during my third-year surgical rotation in medical school; it was the only thing I wanted to do. I didn't want to pass patients on to others-I wanted to be their problem solver.""Dr. Penzer graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College, earned his medical degree from Yale University, then did his general surgery training at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan. He was a colon and rectal surgery fellow at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Now, as a clinical assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, he passes on his knowledge by giving several lectures a year and teaching residents and medical students in the operating room.Passionate about contributing to advancements in his field, Dr. Penzer served for many years on committees at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and was the site director of surgical education for New York Medical College at Saint Vincent's Hospital. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and has been listed repeatedly in Castle Connolly's Top Doctors. He has co-authored a textbook chapter in Current Therapy in Colon and Rectal Surgery and has written for several industry publications. Early on in his career, Dr. Penzer was a pioneer in the treatment of colorectal disease and anal cancer in patients with HIV.For Dr. Penzer, the most rewarding aspect of his career is the trusting relationships he builds with patients. ""Colorectal diseases affect people of all ages and backgrounds,"" he says. ""We treat young people, older people, and everyone in between. Depending on the condition, we may see them on an ongoing basis for decades. I get to build lifelong relationships with my patients, and not every doctor can say that.""". Dr. Penzer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Dr. Penzer is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Penzer 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. Dr. Pendola is currently accepting new patients.

Offering same-day appointments, Dr. Fortunato is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon who offers comprehensive colorectal health care services for benign and cancerous colorectal conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal conditions, and pelvic floor issues. Dr. Fortunato uses minimally invasive robotic, laparoscopic, and transanal surgery – often through a single small incision – to treat colorectal cancer, inflammatory disease, rectal prolapse, diverticulitis, and more. In addition, Dr. Fortunato offers state-of-the-art treatment for fecal incontinence, complex rectovaginal fistulas, pilonidal disease, hemorrhoids, and other problems. Dr. Fortunato earned his medical degree at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania, and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital. He then completed a colon and rectal fellowship at Louisiana State University/ Schumpert Medical Center and has been in practice since 2010. Dr. Fortunato has a strong academic interest and holds many positions in both national and international colon and rectal cancer societies. He is the Program Director of the AHN Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, and an Associate Program Director for the AHN General Surgery Residency Program. Dr. Fortunato has written numerous journal articles, book chapters, and edits several colorectal journals. He is a fellow in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Fortunato is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Fortunato is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Fortunato is currently accepting new patients.

Burzeen Karanjawala is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Karanjawala is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Karanjawala is board certified in Surgery General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, and Colorectal Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Karanjawala is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael J. Stamos is UCI Health colorectal surgeon and pioneer in minimally invasive surgery, with more than 20 years of experience performing minimally invasive resections for colon and rectal cancer, as well as other colorectal disorders. He is board certified in general surgery, as well as colon and rectal surgery. He also specializes in sphincter salvage operations for rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, with an emphasis on preserving a patient's function.Stamos, who is dean of the UCI School of Medicine, is actively involved in teaching and training other physicians in these advanced minimally invasive techniques, both locally and nationally. In addition to helping write and publish national guidelines for training, he has published more than 185 peer-reviewed publications and 35 book chapters. He is regularly recognized by Best Doctors in America®, America’s Top Doctors for Cancer® and the Orange County Medical Association’s Physicians of Excellence. He is the immediate past president of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and is past president of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.Stamos completed his general surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. He joined the faculty at UCLA in 1991 and developed the section of colon and rectal surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he remained for more than a decade before joining UCI Health and the UCI School of Medicine in 2002. In 2010, he assumed the position as chair of the Department of Surgery. In July 2017, he was named dean of the UCI School of Medicine. Dr. Stamos is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Stamos is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sidney Emmett Morrison III, MD, is a seasoned colorectal surgeon practicing in Columbia, South Carolina, with over 43 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1981, followed by a general surgery residency at Tulane University and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Since 1987, Dr. Morrison has been a dedicated member of the Columbia medical community, serving as a founding member of ColoRectal Associates and holding a clinical professorship at the University of South Carolina's Department of Surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and holds active medical licenses in South Carolina and Louisiana. Dr. Morrison practices at MUSC Health Colorectal Surgery, located at 114 Gateway Corporate Blvd, Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29203, and is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. He is currently accepting new patients and can be reached at (803) 865-4594. Dr. Morrison is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Morrison is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Macaluso is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, 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. Macaluso is currently accepting new patients.

Kristina Booth, MD, provides exceptional care for patients for a wide range of digestive health conditions, specializing in colorectal surgery. Dr. Booth specializes in treatment of colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, fecal incontinence, and diverticulitis, among other conditions. Dr. Booth first became interested in medicine at an early age, often reading books about children with cancer, and she felt inspired to become a doctor. She enjoys helping patients and improving their quality of life through their colon and rectal needs. Dr. Booth earned her medical degree and completed residency at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She finished a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Booth is a member of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Booth is an associate professor of surgery and an OU Health physician working in partnership with the Crohn's and Colitis Center at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. Dr. Booth is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Booth is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , 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. Booth is currently accepting new patients.

Jenny Kaplan, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Kaplan treats all aspects of colon, rectal and anal diseases which include: anorectal concerns, colon cancer, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders, presacral masses, rectal cancer, rectal prolapse and ulcerative colitis. She uses minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic, robotic and transanal approaches.Dr. Kaplan enjoys all aspects of her specialty, from cancer to hemorrhoids. She strives to ensure that her patients feel well cared for and listened to, and takes the time to understand how she can best use her skills to help them get better.Away from work, Dr. Kaplan enjoys traveling and spending time with family. Dr. Kaplan is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Kaplan is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

Justin Fischer is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monmouth, Illinois. Dr. Fischer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fischer is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Fischer is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Steckel is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Steckel is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteral Reconstruction. Dr. Steckel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General. Dr. Steckel is currently accepting new patients.

James T. McCormick, DO, FACS, FASCRS, Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, Chairperson, Colon/Rectal Cancer Program, Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, State Chair, Commission on Cancer, SW-PA, is a highly respected surgeon at the AHN Surgery Institute specializing in colon and rectal cancer, recurrent rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and various digestive conditions. Dr. McCormick, Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, is an internationally recognized thought leader and speaker with expertise in bowel reconstructive procedures including sphincter preservation and j-pouch, complex and reoperative pelvic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, transanal, endoscopic, and endoluminal surgery. Dr. McCormick chairs the multidisciplinary disease site for colorectal cancer for the Allegheny Health Network and the NAPRC-certified AHNCI Rectal Cancer Center of Excellence. He is also the Commission on Cancer State Chair for Southwestern Pennsylvania. He is a Senior Examiner for the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery after serving on both the Oral and Written Examination Committees for the Board. Dr. McCormick earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at West Penn Hospital. He received advanced training through a fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. McCormick served as the American College of Surgeons Governor, working in the Best Practice Workgroup, and is past president of the American College of Surgeons, Southwestern PA Chapter. He has been a member of the Professional Outreach, Standards, and Self-Assessment Committees for the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is currently president-elect of the Pennsylvania Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. McCormick welcomes patients ages 18 and older. Dr. Mccormick is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Mccormick is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Mccormick is currently accepting new patients.

Arida Siripong is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Siripong is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Siripong is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Siripong is currently accepting new patients.

Cedrek Mcfadden is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Mcfadden is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Mcfadden is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Mcfadden is currently accepting new patients.

A Texas native, Dr. Amit Agarwal received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery and his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Agarwal has been in practice since 2010. His clinical interests include minimally invasive and robotic surgery of the colon and rectum, colonoscopy for cancer screening, benign and malignant conditions of the colon, rectum and anus as well as pelvic floor disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, colitis, ulcerative colitis), and treatment of incontinence. Dr. Agarwal enjoys building relationships with his patients. He takes the time to listen to their concerns and is known for his patience and bedside manner. He is engaged in the latest research in his field to enhance patient care and takes an evidence-based medicine approach before considering surgery. Dr. Agarwal treats patients of all ages for the whole spectrum of disease processes involving the colon and rectum. He speaks Spanish and Hindi. The author of a number of peer reviewed medical journal articles and book chapters, Dr. Agarwal is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Texas Medical Association, and the Harris County Medical Society. He is involved in surgical education and clinical research. Dr. Agarwal and his wife, who is also a physician, live in West University. In his free time, he enjoys going to sporting events, running, skiing, deep sea fishing and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Agarwal is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Mark Pidala earned his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed a residency at Summa Health System-Akron City Hospital, followed by a residency and fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Pidala, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He has been in practice since 1990. Dr. Pidala performs all surgeries on the colon, rectum and anus, as well as routine and advanced colonoscopies. One of the first colon and rectal surgeons in Houston to perform minimally invasive laparoscopic colon resections, he has extensive experience in both laparoscopic and robotic colon and rectal procedures. His patients say they feel confident they are receiving the best care and soundest advice. They describe him as a very knowledgeable, extremely caring surgeon who communicates honestly with them. Dr. Pidala also is an assistant professor of surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Outside of his practice, Dr. Pidala enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three children, traveling and exercising. Dr. Pidala is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Pidala is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ridolfi is a member of the colorectal surgery team. This team is comprised of surgeons, nurses and support staff who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. They work closely with colleagues in surgical oncology, gastroenterology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology to ensure that patients get the very finest medical and surgical care for the full range of benign and malignant colorectal disorders.The colorectal surgery team is committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care to patients with colorectal diseases. The team believes that this type of care comes from the intense dedication and specialization of the staff to specific colorectal disease processes and that coordinating efforts with their medical and surgical colleagues ensures patients get the best multidisciplinary care available. Dr. Ridolfi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Ridolfi is board certified in Surgery and Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Ridolfi is currently accepting new patients.

Colorectal and General Surgery. Dr. Gawlick is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Anal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Gawlick is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gawlick is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Aronoff is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Aronoff is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Encopresis, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Aronoff is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Aronoff is currently accepting new patients.

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-Ruesga is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Rodriguez-Ruesga is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Rodriguez-Ruesga is currently accepting new patients.

Lawrence Prabhakar is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Prabhakar is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prabhakar is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Prabhakar is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Emily Finlayson is a colorectal surgeon with expertise in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. She is a specialist in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Finlayson's research examines population-based surgical outcomes, focusing particularly on functional outcomes in the frail elderly. Finlayson earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School. She trained in general surgery at UCSF and in colon and rectal surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She also earned a master of science degree at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, and she completed a research fellowship with the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Vermont. Finlayson served on the surgery department faculty at the University of Michigan and on the Michigan Surgical Collaborative for Outcomes Research and Evaluation. She returned to UCSF in 2009. Dr. Finlayson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Ileostomy, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Finlayson is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Finlayson is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Yee is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Notaro is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Notaro is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Notaro 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. Notaro is currently accepting new patients.