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Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition....

Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. They are found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon). Diverticula are common, especia...

Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine, or colon. The colon is the final part of the digestive tract. Colon cancer typically affects older adults, though it can happen at ...

Anorectal disorders are a group of medical disorders that occur within the anal canal and rectum. Often these conditions are a source of discomfort, pain, embarrassment, and worry. Our colon and recta...

Rectal cancer begins in the rectum, which is the last several inches of the large intestine. It starts at the end of the final segment of your colon and ends when it reaches the short, narrow passage ...

Ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and sores in your digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of you...

Our Colon & Rectal Surgery team specializes in the treatment of conditions affecting the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus. We believe in delivering expert, whole-person care tailored to your ex...

Initial appointments We make every effort to accommodate patients' scheduling needs. Most often, clinic appointments with a surgeon can be arranged when you call the department. When you call, please ...

Because surgery is considered a specialty practice, we recommend you check with your insurance company to see if you need a referral to be seen by a surgeon. Many companies have strict policies relate...

In an oral food challenge, small increment amounts of food are fed to the patient over a period of a few hours to determine if a reaction occurs. Due to the possibility of a severe reaction, it must b...