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Charleston Colorectal Surgeons

2 Doctors Found
Of the 2 Colorectal Surgeons in Charleston shown on this page:
  • 2 Board certified
  • 1 Award winners
  • 1 Reviews
  • Average rating is 4 stars
  • Average wait time is 5 minutes

Top Colorectal Surgeons in Charleston, SC

John Lazarchick, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Ave
Rm 303
Charleston, SC 29425
  • Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
  • Pathology - Hematology
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Surgery
  • 41 years experience
  • 3 star hospital
  • 3 star medical school
  • America's Leading Expert
Derya U Tagge, MD

Derya U Tagge, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(1) (1)
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
11201 Benton St
Loma Linda, CA 92357
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care
  • Surgical Oncology
  • 22 years experience
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • Board certified
  • 4 star medical school
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 Charleston, SC has a population of approximately 177,294 people. There are 2 colorectal surgeons near Charleston, which gives it a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 88,647 residents or a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 37,668 households. There are 75,336 households in Charleston.