Durham Colorectal Surgeons
- 2 Board certified
- 1 Award winners
- 16 Reviews
- Average rating is 3 stars
- Average wait time is 22.9 minutes
Top Colorectal Surgeons in Durham, NC
30 Duke Medicine Cir
Durham, NC 27710
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Surgery
- 18 years experience
- America's Top Doctor
- 4 star hospital
- Board certified
3401 N Broad St
Ste 130
Philadelphia, PA 19140
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Surgery
- 13 years experience
- 4 star hospital
- Board certified
- Completed fellowship
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 Durham, NC has a population of approximately 256,789 people. There are 2 colorectal surgeons near Durham, which gives it a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 128,395 residents or a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 51,919 households. There are 103,837 households in Durham.
