Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians › Colon & Rectal Surgery
About this specialty
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: added definition, added source] Additional Resources: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2007. http://www.abcrs.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Colon and rectal surgeons have the expertise to diagnose and often manage anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures (painful tears in the anal lining), abscesses and fistulae (infections located around the anus and rectum) in the office setting. They also treat problems of the intestine and colon, and perform endoscopic procedures to evaluate and treat problems such as cancer, polyps (precancerous growths) and inflammatory conditions.
Highest Medicare-paid providers
| Provider | Location | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|
| TAM LE, M.D. | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA | $1,876,730 |
| PHILLIP FLESHNER, MD | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,023,401 |
| RAN KIM, M.D. | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $773,962 |
| AMIT SAHA, M.D. | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $585,517 |
| MICHAEL GALLO, M.D. | GARDEN CITY, NY | $563,684 |
| VICTOR GALLO, M.D. | GARDEN CITY, NY | $519,647 |
| JOSEPH ADONGAY, M.D. | EVANSVILLE, IN | $439,658 |
| KIM BRANDAU, MD | MOAB, UT | $343,644 |
| AVRAHAM BELIZON, MD | BOCA RATON, FL | $340,887 |
| DAVID RIVADENEIRA, M.D. | WOODBURY, NY | $314,903 |
Ranked by total Medicare payments — a measure of billing volume, not care quality.
Taxonomy definitions from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (public domain). Provider counts derived from NPPES; payment figures from CMS Medicare data. Not affiliated with CMS, NPPES, NUCC, or any government agency.