• Specialties

    Minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and sphincter-sparing surgery; Colon and rectal cancer; Ulcerative colitis; Crohn’s disease; Diverticulitis; Fecal incontinence; Anorectal conditions; Emergency general surgery

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Joanne Favuzza, DO is a colorectal surgeon at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and an assistant professor of Surgery at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She specializes in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and sphincter-sparing surgery, colon and rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, fecal incontinence, anorectal conditions, surgery, and emergency general surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Favuzza completed her residency at Berkshire Medical Center and a colorectal fellowship at Case Western University Hospital. Dr. Favuzza has published many peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals, including the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
  • Administrative Title

    Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine
  • Residency

    Surgery, Berkshire Medical Center, 2005-2011
  • Fellowship

    Colon and Rectal Surgery, Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 2011-2012
  • Board Certifications

    Colon & Rectal Surgery, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and Surgery, American Board of Surgery
  • Special Interests

    Minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and sphincter-sparing surgery; Colon and rectal cancer; Ulcerative colitis; Crohn’s disease; Diverticulitis; Fecal incontinence; Anorectal conditions; Emergency general surgery

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Boston University

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