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Stockton Colorectal Surgeons

2 Doctors Found
Of the 2 Colorectal Surgeons in Stockton shown on this page:
  • 2 Board certified
  • 8 Reviews
  • Average rating is 4 stars
  • Average wait time is 9.2 minutes

Top Colorectal Surgeons in Stockton, CA

Peter A Tuxen, MD

Peter A Tuxen, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(4) (2)
St. Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton
1805 N California St
Ste 409
Stockton, CA 95204
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 39 years experience
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • 4 star hospital
  • 4 star medical school
Robert G Yavrouian, MD

Robert G Yavrouian, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(4) (1)
St. Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton
1805 N California St
Ste 409
Stockton, CA 95204
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 5 years experience
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • 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 Stockton, CA has a population of approximately 357,430 people. There are 2 colorectal surgeons near Stockton, which gives it a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 178,715 residents or a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 55,623 households. There are 111,246 households in Stockton.