UC Health Colon & Rectal Surgery

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UC Health Colon & Rectal Surgery cares for patients with an entire spectrum of both benign and malignant disorders of the colon, rectum and anus with the most current technology, medical treatments and surgical procedures. Recognized by Best Doctors in America and Top Doctors in Cincinnati, our surgeons are board-certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and are recognized locally and nationally for their expertise in the care of complex colorectal disease. For patient convenience, our colon and rectal surgeons provide care in Clifton and West Chester.

The UC Physicians Difference

At UC Health Colon & Rectal Surgery, patients are provided outstanding collaborative care and benefit from cutting edge technology. Minimally invasive advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques are available for a wide range of diseases, including colon and rectal cancer, polyps, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, endometriosis, ulcerative and ischemic colitis, GI bleeding, rectal prolapse and constipation. These minimally invasive approaches are often associated with minimal discomfort and a quicker return to normal activity.

Janice Rafferty, MD, chief of the division of colon and rectal surgery, along with her colleagues Bradley Davis, MD, and Martha Ferguson, MD, and Ian Paquette, MD, provide comprehensive and compassionate care for a wide range of colorectal disorders. Our physicians are experts in pelvic floor disorders and provide exceptional treatment options for this highly sensitive issue.

Multidisciplinary Care for Colon & Rectal Cancers

As part of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute (UCCI), our colon and rectal surgery team specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures, including small incision rectal cancer surgery where the cancerous tissue is removed via an incision between the patient’s legs and eliminates the need for a large incision into the abdomen. Access to clinical trials is also given to patients to provide them with more treatment options.

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