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San Diego Colorectal Surgeons

14 Doctors Found
Of the 13 Colorectal Surgeons in San Diego shown on this page:
  • 11 Board certified
  • 4 Award winners
  • 48 Reviews
  • Average rating is 3.2 stars
  • Average wait time is 21.4 minutes

Top Colorectal Surgeons in San Diego, CA

Mark A Tapscott, DO

Mark A Tapscott, DO

  • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
(8) (5)
Mark Tapscott
5555 Reservoir Dr
Ste 203
San Diego, CA 92120
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • 25 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Short wait time
Mark A Talamini, MD
Mark A Talamini, MD
200 W Arbor Dr
Dept 8201
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Medical Oncology
  • 28 years experience
  • Top Doctor
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
Jeffrey B Albright, MD, FACS

Jeffrey B Albright, MD, FACS

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(1) (0)
Jeffrey B Albright, MD
550 Washington St
Ste 821
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 9 years experience
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified

Bard C Cosman, MD, MPH

  • Currently 2.5 of 4 stars
(2) (1)
Ucsd Medical Group
9350 Campus Point Dr
Dept 8400
La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Surgery
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
  • 22 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
  • 4 star medical school
Allison J Robinson, MD
Nmcsd
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA 92134
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 15 years experience
  • Board certified

Joseph A Scoma, MD

  • Currently 2.5 of 4 stars
(2) (1)
Colon & Rectal Surgery
550 Washington St
Ste 821
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 44 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Short wait time
Elisabeth C Mclemore, MD

Elisabeth C Mclemore, MD

  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
(12) (9)
Ucsd Medical Group
3855 Health Sciences Dr
Dept 8220
La Jolla, CA 92093
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 8 years experience
  • Patients' Choice Award
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified

Sonia L Ramamoorthy, MD

  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
(10) (6)
Ucsd Moores Cancer Center
3855 Health Sciences Dr Ste 2073
La Jolla, CA 92093
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Medical Oncology
  • 13 years experience
  • America's Top Doctor
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
Todd B Peterson, MD
Todd B Peterson, MD
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA 92134
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 17 years experience
  • Board certified
Abdool R Moossa, MD

Abdool R Moossa, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(2) (1)
Ucsd Medical Group
9300 Campus Point Dr
# 7212
La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 44 years experience
  • America's Top Doctor
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • 4 star hospital
Mathew M Isho, MD

Mathew M Isho, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(3) (2)
Mathew S Isho
4060 4th Ave
Ste 510
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
Kathleen A O'Farrell, MD
Naval Medical Center - San Diego
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego, CA 92134
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 36 years experience
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship

Dennis E Mayer, MD

  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
(8) (4)
Dennis E Mayer, MD
4033 3rd Ave
Ste 204
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 22 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
What are Colorectal Surgery Specialists?

Colorectal surgeons are doctors who perform surgery in order to correct problems with the anus, rectum or colon. These physicians perform colonoscopies, and other diagnostic procedures, in order to identify any issues that require surgical intervention and what type of surgical procedure would be best. The specialists also care for these patients post-operation to ensure proper healing and recovery.

Common disorders that colorectal surgeons treat through both open and laparoscopic surgeries are:

  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anal fissures
  • Fistulas
  • Severe constipation
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Diverticulitis
  • Fecal incontinence
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Imperforate anus
  • Crohn's disease
  • Colorectal or anal cancers

The area of San Diego, CA has a population of approximately 1,241,364 people. There are 14 colorectal surgeons near San Diego, which gives it a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 88,669 residents or a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 32,863 households. There are 460,080 households in San Diego.