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Tacoma Colorectal Surgeons

4 Doctors Found
Of the 4 Colorectal Surgeons in Tacoma shown on this page:
  • 4 Board certified
  • 14 Reviews
  • Average rating is 3.1 stars
  • Average wait time is 15.9 minutes

Top Colorectal Surgeons in Tacoma, WA

Dr. Wendy Weeks, MD

  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
(3) (3)
Wendy A Weeks, MD
1708 Yakima Ave
Ste 110
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 9 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship

Dr. Joshua Levin, MD

  • Currently 2.5 of 4 stars
(4) (0)
Multicare Health System
1307 S 11th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care
  • 7 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship

Dr. Theresa Terem, MD

  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
(5) (4)
Mount Rainier Surgical Assoc
419 S L St
Ste 101
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 28 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship

Dr. Eugene Cho, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(2) (0)
Mount Rainier Surgical Assoc
419 S L St
Ste 101
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
  • 19 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 Tacoma, WA has a population of approximately 322,873 people. There are 4 colorectal surgeons near Tacoma, which gives it a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 80,718 residents or a ratio of 1 colorectal surgeon per 30,973 households. There are 123,893 households in Tacoma.