25 of the Best Colorectal Surgeons Near Me

Alexis Grucela is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chappaqua, New York. Dr. Grucela is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Grucela is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Grucela is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Paul Joyner was born in Greenville, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology. He attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, AL. After finishing medical school, he served at the University of Connecticut in Hartford, CT for his General Surgery Residency. He completed his colorectal fellowship at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. He then worked with the Colorectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford for two years.After welcoming the third child to his family, Dr. Joyner moved to Atlanta to join the practice at Piedmont Colorectal Associates in September 2015. Since that time, he has practiced primarily at Piedmont Henry Hospital but he also provides services at our Atlanta Office. He is board certified in both Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.Dr. Joyner performs treatment for a wide range of colorectal issues, both benign and malignant. He is certified to perform both robotically assisted and laparoscopic colorectal surgery for the treatment of various colorectal disorders including diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancers. He also specializes in the care of anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and fecal incontinence. He is well-trained in a broad range of colon and rectal disorders and offers compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients.Dr. Joyner has served and continues to serve on many professional committees and believes it is important to participate in the governance of the hospital you work with and maintain the quality of the care provided. Of special note, he has served as a member of the Robotic Surgery Committee and Medical/Surgical Quality committee at St. Francis Hospital and Institutional Review Board at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Currently, he serves on the Operational Council Subcommittee, the Perioperative Governance Committee and Professional Practice Evaluation Committee at Piedmont Henry Hospital.Dr. Joyner has three wonderful children. During his free time, he enjoys reading, the outdoors, board games, adventure races and new experiences. Dr. Joyner is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Joyner is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Joyner is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael Buckmire is a board certified colon and rectal surgeon who performs all aspects of a colorectal surgical practice and provides individualized and compassionate care for patients with diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.  Dr. Buckmire earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and received his medical degree from the University of  Maryland School of Medicine.  Dr. Buckmire completed training in general surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and finished his colorectal fellowship at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He performs open, laparoscopic and robotic colon surgery for indicated conditions of the colon and small bowel, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, colorectal and anal cancer and a variety of other conditions requiring surgical intervention.  He also performs colonoscopies, when indicated.My goal is to provide the highest quality surgical care available with an emphasis on advanced techniques. Patient care is the core value of my practice. Dr. Buckmire is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Levator Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Buckmire is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Surgery General Surgery, and Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Buckmire is currently accepting new patients.

Mayin Lin, D.O., M.P.H., is a colorectal surgeon at MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Group. She specializes in diseases and surgery of the colon, rectum, and anus. Dr. Lin completed her General Surgery training at New York-Presbyterian/Queens and went on to complete her fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Lin performs complex laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as colonoscopies. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

John Ashcraft is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Ashcraft is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ashcraft is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2008 and American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon And Rectal Surgery - 2013 . Dr. Ashcraft is currently accepting new patients.

David Bub is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bub is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bub is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery . Dr. Bub is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Procaccino was born and raised in Westchester, New York. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Manhattan College and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to receive his Doctorate in Medicine from New York Medical College, and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha in 1984. Dr. Procaccino relocated to Long Island in 1984 where he began his Internship in General Surgery at North Shore University Hospital. Once he completed his training in General Surgery, he trained as a fellow at the Cleveland Clinic. In 1998, he was asked to assume the role of Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.Dr. Procaccino has been the Director of North Shore University Hospital s Center for Colon and Rectal Diseases since inception. In this capacity, he was charged with the task of forming a Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery for the North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Hospital Department of Surgery. Dr. Procaccino soon took on the coveted position of Chief of this Division.Perhaps Dr. Procaccino s most significant contribution to the field of Colon and Rectal Surgery is his training of the next generation of surgeons. Since 2003, Dr. Procaccino has been the Director of the North Shore/LIJ Fellowship Program in Colon and Rectal Surgery which is accredited by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Procaccino s clinical interests include Colon & Rectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn s and Ulcerative Colitis) and Diverticulitis. He performs both laparoscopic and open surgery. Dr. Procaccino is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Procaccino is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Procaccino is currently accepting new patients.

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Yee is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Yee is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

John Park is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Park is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Park is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery . Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

As director of colorectal surgery, Chris Buzas, DO, specializes in treating patients with colon, rectal and anal cancers as well as inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). He also provides care for people with diverticulitis, various rectal conditions, hemorrhoids and pelvic floor disorders.|He has clinical expertise in complex re-operative colorectal surgeries as well as robotic, laparoscopic and open procedures. His advanced training includes trans-anal excisions, neurostimulation for fecal incontinence and colonoscopies.|Dr. Buzas is passionate about making a difference in his patients’ lives. “The thing I love most about my job is the ability to work alongside a great team dedicated to solving problems,” he says. “I enjoy seeing our patients out in the community, knowing we were able to help improve their quality of life.”|Dr. Buzas has a strong commitment to giving back to his community and improving access to care. He previously served as president of the Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeons as well as on the Board of Trustees for the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Buzas has also helped standardize rectal cancer care throughout the country as part of the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.|Dr. Buzas received the Teacher of the Year Award from the surgical residents at Geisinger Medical Center. He was also recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society as one of their Top Physicians Under 40.|When not at work, Dr. Buzas enjoys spending time with his wife and three children at their lakeside cabin in northern Pennsylvania.|Video: more from Dr. Christopher Buzas, D.O. Dr. Buzas is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buzas is currently accepting new patients.

Rebecca Gunter is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Mayfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Gunter is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Gunter is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, 2022. Dr. Gunter is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Hooker is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Swetha Ramakrishnan is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey. She graduated with the highest distinction from a combined 7 year BS/MD program from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in life science and a minor in German language. She received her MD degree from Jefferson Medical College where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her general surgery residency at the Emory University School of Medicine, where she also completed a 2-year post-doctoral research fellowship in transplant immunology. She completed her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She is currently the chairwoman of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Ethics Committee and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty member for Mercer University's College of Health Professions. She practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including treatment of colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae, abscesses, and pilonidal disease. She performs colonoscopy, laparoscopy, Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA), the Cleft Lift procedure for pilonidal disease, and sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of fecal incontinence. She has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Ramakrishnan was named a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine in 2022. Dr. Ramakrishnan is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ramakrishnan is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ramakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

Kristen Ban is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ban is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ban is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2021. Dr. Ban is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Jorden is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Jorden is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Jorden is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2005 and American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon And Rectal Surgery - 2006 . Dr. Jorden is currently accepting new patients.

Jose Goicolea is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Goicolea is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Goicolea is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2011. Dr. Goicolea is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Mascarenhas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mascarenhas is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mascarenhas 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. Mascarenhas is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Sommovilla is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Sommovilla is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy. Dr. Sommovilla is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Steven Mills is a UCI Health surgeon who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, colon and rectal cancers, colon and rectal surgery, including sphincter salvage techniques and management of benign anorectal disorders.Mills received his medical degree from New York Medical College, Valhalla, N.Y. He completed residency training at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Ore., where he was a nine-time recipient of the university’s Recognition for Outstanding Service Excellence award. He then completed specialized fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Southern California.Mills is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and he regularly performs laparoscopic colorectal surgery as well as robot-assisted rectal surgery. He is also active in clinical research focusing on outcomes measures for colon and rectal procedures and has made presentations at national and international meetings.In 2006-2007, he received the UCI School of Medicine’s Associated Medical Students Golden Apple Award in recognition of outstanding teaching at UCI Medical Center. He has been awarded the Golden Scalpel Award for excellence in teaching in 2007, 2012-2014. In 2006, he was awarded the John E. Connolly Award for the outstanding professor of surgery. Dr. Mills is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Mills is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

Arielle Kanters is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kanters is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Kanters is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, 2022. Dr. Kanters is currently accepting new patients.

Rodney L. Clingan, MD, is a board-certified, experienced colon cancer specialist and surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery at Ascension St. John in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Clingan provides gastrointestinal surgery options to support your digestive health. He uses minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology. Robotic-assisted surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and less scarring. Schedule a consultation to learn more. Dr. Clingan is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Clingan 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. Clingan is currently accepting new patients.

George Rittersbach is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Port St Lucie, Florida. Dr. Rittersbach is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rittersbach is currently accepting new patients.

"A colorectal surgeon, Dr. Bafford specializes in the treatment of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and benign diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. ""These diseases are very treatable. The surgeries I perform are effective at curing cancer or treating colitis, which allows my patients back to the quality of life they want to have. It's very rewarding to see that type of recovery with so many of my patients,"" she says. Dr. Bafford's special interests include laparoscopic and robotic minimally invasive surgery, approaches that are associated with less pain and a faster recovery. Treatments she offers include surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, sphincter-sparing surgery and organ preservation for rectal cancer, surgery for anorectal disorders, minimally invasive surgery for diverticulitis, treatment of rectal prolapse, and screening and therapeutic colonoscopy. Dr. Bafford has authored or co-authored numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals and textbooks. Her research interests are in the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer, disparities in colorectal surgery and the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease. Her passion and dedication have earned her a consistent spot on Baltimore magazine's ""Top Doctor"" lists for colon and rectal surgery. Videos Andrea Chao Bafford M.D.Colorectal Surgeon Research Summary Dr. Bafford's research has largely focused on IBD. Utilizing institutional databases and the NSQIP IBD, she has investigated perioperative outcomes in IBD patients as they relate to sex, immunosuppressive medical therapy, trauma, preoperative drainage of abscesses, and fecal diversion. She has also published on the microbiota of perianal Crohn’s disease with the help of an intramural grant. In addition, through interdepartmental collaboration, Dr. Bafford has contributed towards intestinal organoid preparation and 3D colon cancer organoid development used to study immune responses to intestinal infections, intestinal immunity, and colon cancer pathogenesis.". Dr. Bafford is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Bafford is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bafford is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Tsoraides is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monmouth, Illinois. Dr. Tsoraides is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Tsoraides is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Tsoraides is currently accepting new patients.

Colin Bird is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Bird is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Bird is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Bird is currently accepting new patients.