Colorectal Surgery

The colorectal surgery program at the University of Michigan is renowned for its highest level of care in diagnosis and treatment surgical care and post-operative management of complex colorectal disorders affecting the intestines, rectum and anus. The team of specialists is among the finest faculty, residents and medical students in the country and are committed to delivering care based on the latest evidence based surgical and medical techniques and research discoveries.

A multidisciplinary team of enterostomal therapists, nurses, nutritionists, physical therapists, physician assistants, social workers and allied health professionals are a part of the team supporting healing and quality of life.

Conditions We Treat

We diagnose benign and malignant conditions of the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus and treat using both open and laparoscopic surgical techniques.

Anorectal Disorders

  • Abscess
  • Anal sphincter spasm
  • Cancer
  • Condyloma
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Fissure
  • Fistula
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Pilonidal Disease
  • Polyps
  • Prolapse
  • Stenosis/Stricture

Colon and Rectal Disorders

  • Abscess
  • Bowel obstruction
  • Cancer
  • Diverticular Disease
  • Dysmotility/Colonic Inertia
  • Fistula
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
  • Hereditary Non-polyposis
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Non-specific and infectious colitis
  • Polyps
  • Stenosis/Stricture

Patients will have access to all of the resources available at our facility including consultation with gastroenterologists, gynecologists, urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and other disciplines as warranted. We are part of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Michigan Bowel Control Program.

Make an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with a colorectal surgeon, please call us at (734) 936-5738.