25 of the Best Colorectal Surgeons Near Me

"After receiving her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 2011, Dr. Cronin did her General Surgery residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She then completed her fellowship in Colon and Rectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. She has been in practice since 2019.Her clinical focus involves malignant and benign diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus, including colon, rectal and anal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, pelvic floor disorders, and anorectal disorders. She has a specific interest in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic approaches to colon and rectal surgery.She has published in numerous leading journals including JAMA Surgery, the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gut, the American Journal of Surgery, Surgical Endoscopy, and the Journal of Surgical Oncology. Additionally, she reviews articles for multiple journals including the British Journal of Surgery, the American Surgeon, and Nature Scientific Reports.Her organizational memberships include the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the Southeastern Surgical Congress. The main focuses of her committee involvement and invited lectures are surgery mentorship, complicated diverticular disease, and complex benign anorectal disorders.View Dr. Cronin's ORCID research profile.PublicationsWilliams JL, Stocchi L, Aiello AA, Bhama A, Kessler H, Gorgun E, Delaney CP, Steele SRS, Valente M. “No Need to Watch the Clock: Persistence During Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy for Diverticular Disease.” Surg Endosc. 2021 Jun;35(6):2823-2830Williams JL, Shaffer VO. “Modern Management of Perianal Crohn’s Disease"". American Surgeon. 2020 Dec 19; 31Hawkins AT, Wise PE, Chan T, Lee JT, Mullaney TG, Wood V, Eglinton T, Frizelle F, Khan A, Hall J, Mohammed-Ilyas MI, Michaildou M, Nfonsam VN, Cowan M,Williams JL, Steele SR, Alavi K, Ellis CT, Collins D, Winter DC, Zaghiyan K, Gallo G, Carvello M, Spinelli A, Lightner AL. “Diverticulitis – An Update from the Age Old Paradigm.” Curr Probl Surg. 2020 Oct;57(10):100862". Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Cronin is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cronin is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Voth is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Humble, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Voth is currently accepting new patients.

Emery Edmondson is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Edmondson is currently accepting new patients.

Kaitlin Domek is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Domek is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Tessler, MD, is a physician certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He received his medical degree at the University of California San Francisco and completed his residencies at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the University of California San Francisco, followed by his fellowship at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorectal Abscess and Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Dr. Tessler is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery . Dr. Tessler is currently accepting new patients.

Esther Cha is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Diverticular Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cha is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery . Dr. Cha is currently accepting new patients.

I am interested in all aspects of colorectal surgery. With my advanced training in colon and rectal disorders, I treat the whole spectrum of diseases. These include anorectal problems (fissures, hemorrhoids, abscesses and fistulas), pelvic floor problems (prolapse, fecal incontinence and constipation), inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) and also colon or rectal cancer. I use flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy to help me in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of these problems. I use minimally invasive techniques to minimize discomfort and enhance recovery. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Colostomy. Dr. Chow is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colon And Rectal Surgery, American Board Of Surgery, and Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Chow is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Taylor, MD, specializes in benign and malignant pathology of the colon, rectum, and anus. As the director of the only Rectal Cancer Center of Excellence in the state of Colorado, he understands the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to all patient care, including rectal cancer. His goal is to provide patients with a clear understanding of their disease process and establish a patient-centered and family-centered treatment plan. Dr. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, majoring in biology with minors in chemistry and business. He went on to complete medical school at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. He completed a general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Utah Healthcare Institute St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is fellowship trained and board certified in colorectal surgery. Dr. Taylor enjoys sailing, skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities with his partner, Frankie, and their dog, Nala. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Rectal Prolapse. Dr. Taylor is board certified in General Surgery-American Board Of Surgery (ABS) and Colon & Rectal Surgery-American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery (ABCRS). Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

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. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Rectal Prolapse, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

Katherine Watson is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectocele, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Watson is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon And Rectal Surgery, American Board Of Surgery,2022, and Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.

Rachel Cox is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Flower Mound, Texas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | I treat my patients as I would like to be treated, carefully listening to their problems and concerns. As physicians, we must always do the right thing. Excellent patient care requires attention to detail with a high standard of ethical/moral practice. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine requires the right combination of scientific knowledge and compassion. Surgery allows me to care for all aspects of patients, and colorectal surgery has a wide breadth of procedures and diseases, making it a fascinating field. | Community involvement | My start in medicine began as a volunteer EMT for over 10 years. I am a graduate of Lehigh University, and my wife and I have moved back to the Lehigh Valley, excited to make it our home and meet the members of this great community. | Personal interests | Outside of my medical/research interests, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and trying new foods. I also enjoy exercise and outdoor activities. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fissure, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Johns is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery . Dr. Johns is currently accepting new patients.

Ana De Roo, MD, is a fellowship-trained UW Health colorectal surgeon. She’s also an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery.Dr. De Roo diagnoses and treats people with disorders involving the colon and rectum. These include colorectal and anal cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, polyps and pelvic floor disorders.Dr. De Roo is highly skilled in the latest treatments and minimally invasive surgical techniques. She performs laparoscopy, robotic surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery (a way to remove tumors from the rectum and other procedures. She works to help patients recover as quickly as possible with minimal pain and side effects.When talking with patients, Dr. De Roo listens closely to their concerns. She explains their conditions, treatment options and what to expect. If her patients feel stress and anxiety, she offers resources and helps them work through it.To improve care, Dr. De Roo researches how doctors and patients can work together to create effective care plans. She wants people to feel heard and to make a positive difference in their lives.During her free time, Dr. De Roo enjoys bicycling with her family.Through surgery, we work to cure cancer. It’s rewarding when we can call patients and tell them their lab report is good and shows that we got it all. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. De Roo is board certified in Surgery. Dr. De Roo is currently accepting new patients.

After living the first years of his life in the United States, Nsikak Jarlath Umoh, MD, MPH, FACS, FASCRS, moved with his family to Nigeria. After attending secondary school at King’s College inLagos. Dr. Umoh earned his medical degree at Ahmadu Bello University Faculty of Medicine in Zaria. Dr. Umoh returned to the United States, where he graduated with a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Dr. Umoh went on to complete a general surgery residency program at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. He then obtained subspecialty training as part of a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates (GCRSA) in Atlanta. Double board certified in colorectal surgery by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS) and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS), Dr. Umoh specializes in the management of all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including benign and malignant diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus, and uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to manage complex colon and rectal problems. In addition, he treats some general surgical diseases, particularly abdominal hernias and gallbladder disorders. Dr. Umoh has authored several publications in respectable peer-reviewed journals. He has also presented research findings at both national and international conferences some of which include American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Meeting and the World Cancer Congress. He is a Fellow of ASCRS and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). In addition, Dr. Umoh is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the Texas Medical Association (TMA), the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS) and the Delta Omega (?O) Honorary Society in Public Health (Alpha Chapter). Dr Umoh's goal is to provide exceptional and personalized patient care in a compassionate environment using recent technological advances and evidence-based approaches. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Rectal Prolapse, Diverticular Disease, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Umoh is currently accepting new patients.

Outside of medicine and surgery, Dr. Rosen enjoys hiking and relaxing on the couch with his family. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Rectal Prolapse, Fecal Impaction, Lynch Syndrome, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rosen is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Rosen is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Stringfield is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. She specializes in inflammatory bowel disease and colon and rectal cancer. She has an interest in robotic and laparoscopic surgery. She treats benign colon and rectal diseases such as diverticulitis. Dr. Stringfield also manages anorectic disorders, including fistulas, fissures, hemorrhoid disease and fecal incontinence. She has an interest in advances endoscopy. Her academic interests include treatment and outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease. She also has an interest in enhanced recovery after surgery programs targeted at minimizing opioid use and decreasing recovery time after surgery. Dr. Stringfield loves traveling both locally and internationally. She enjoys cooking and also trying new restaurants and types of food. She spends her free time with her husband and children and enjoys being outdoors. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Bowel Incontinence, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Stringfield 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. Stringfield is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Daniel Sarmiento is our newest physician at ATL Colorectal Surgery and is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery. He was born in Bogota, Colombia and attended Universidad del Rosario, one of the oldest and most prestigious medical schools in Colombia. He then started a rigorous general surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania for 2 years and completed his training at Christiana Care Health System in Delaware. Dr. Sarmiento completed his Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship with the Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown Pennsylvania in 2017. He was then an attending surgeon at Somerset Hospital, Branch of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he served as the chair of the surgery department for many years.In 2022, he moved to Georgia and worked with the Northeast Georgia Health System primarily based in Braselton, and served as a core faculty member for the general surgery residency program. He was nominated as a Top Doctor by Georgia Trend Magazine in 2023.Dr. Sarmiento is a current Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, where he actively serves on different committees. He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgical approaches, specifically robotic transabdominal surgery and robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery (R-TAMIS), as well as laparoscopy. He practices all aspects of colorectal surgery including treating malignant diseases of the colon, rectum and anus, as well as benign conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, constipation, and anorectal diseases including incontinence, hemorrhoids, fissures, and anal fistulae. He is also a firm believer in the importance of preventive medicine and performs colonoscopy and advanced polyp retrieval. Dr. Sarmiento is now accepting new patients at ATL Colorectal, P.C. on the Piedmont Atlanta Campus. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Garzon is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Garzon is currently accepting new patients.

Martin Uwah is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tinley Park, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Rectal Prolapse, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Colostomy. Dr. Uwah is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery Surgery. Dr. Uwah is currently accepting new patients.

Alexander Xu is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Quincy, Massachusetts. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Xu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.

Claire Sokas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Sokas is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Sokas is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Pihokken is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fissure, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Dr. Pihokken 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.

Taryn E. Hassinger, MD, MS is a board-certified colon & rectal surgeon who specializes in the surgical management of a wide variety of anal, colon, and rectal diseases including cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor dysfunction including fecal incontinence, and benign anorectal disease. Dr. Hassinger completed medical school and a general surgery residency at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. She also completed an NIH-funded surgical oncology research fellowship at the University of Virginia and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. Dr. Hassinger is certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. She sees patients ages 16 and older. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hassinger is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Hassinger is currently accepting new patients.

Peter J. Davis, MD, is a colon and rectal surgeon at Midwest Colon and Rectal Surgery, and provides care at Ascension St. Vincent Hospitals in Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Davis treats benign and malignant conditions of the lower GI tract, including colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease and colitis, hemorrhoids, abscess/fistula, and prolapse. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Davis is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and The American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Czuprynski is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Huntersville, North Carolina. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, and Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Dr. Czuprynski is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Czuprynski is currently accepting new patients.