Dr. Aneel Damle, MD

Dr. Aneel Damle is a dual board-certified colorectal surgeon at Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates, a division of Minnesota Oncology, holding certifications from both the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Damle earned his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., where he also completed dual Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees. He completed his rigorous general surgery residency at UMass Chan Medical School before undertaking specialized colon and rectal surgery fellowship training at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He is an active Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Dr. Damle’s clinical scope encompasses a comprehensive range of surgical interventions and diagnostic therapies. His clinical focus includes advanced laparoscopic surgery, the screening and …surgical treatment of colon and rectal cancer, the medical and operative management of diverticulitis, and specialized treatment for complex anorectal disease. Furthermore, leveraging his background in healthcare management, Dr. Damle maintains a strong focus on clinical quality improvement. He works diligently to refine surgical workflows, establish enhanced clinical recovery pathways, and raise clinical standards across outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring that surgical interventions achieve maximum efficacy and safety.

Dr. Damle’s care philosophy is anchored by the fundamental principle that the patient always comes first. He believes that outstanding surgical outcomes require combining advanced clinical expertise with genuine compassion, mutual respect, and patient dignity. Dr. Damle takes time to listen attentively to each individual's symptoms, clearly outlining diagnostic findings and reviewing all treatment alternatives. By empowering patients through comprehensive education and close clinical partnership, he provides empathetic, high-caliber care tailored to help every individual achieve lasting wellness and restored comfort.