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As of today, the following are the total number of Colon & Rectal Surgeons nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Colon & Rectal Surgeons who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Colon & Rectal Surgeons across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Colon & Rectal Surgeons do?
Colorectal surgeons are medical professionals who specialize in the lower gastrointestinal tract and provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions through diagnosis, surgical intervention, and postoperative management.
What they do
Diagnosis:
- Performing physical examinations and medical history reviews
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and biopsies
Treatment:
- Performing surgical procedures such as:
- Colectomy (removal of part or all of the colon)
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rectal cancer surgery
- Anal fistula repair
- Managing non-surgical conditions such as:
- Diverticulitis
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Polyps
- Providing post-operative care and follow-up
Other Functions: Educating patients about their condition and treatment options
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as oncologists and gastroenterologists
- Researching to advance the field of colorectal surgery