Colon and Rectal Surgery
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The colorectal surgery team at Boston Medical Center is highly skilled in treating common and complex conditions that affect the colon, rectum, and anus. Through multidisciplinary collaboration with the Division of Gastroenterology, and other specialists, our colorectal surgeons develop an integrated treatment plan to ensure that each patient receives the most appropriate care. We offer cutting-edge treatments, including robotic surgery, transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS), and other minimally invasive approaches to ensure patients recover as quickly as possible and achieve the best possible outcome.
Conditions We Treat
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Diverticulitis
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Rectal prolapse
- Anal fissure
- Anorectal abscess
- Anal fistulas
- Fecal incontinence
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6th Floor, Suite 6B
Shapiro Center
Our Team
BMC's surgeons, physicians, and medical staff work together to provide advanced ongoing care to help patients manage their conditions. The multidisciplinary team includes gastroenterologists, surgeons, nurses, nurse practitioners, radiologists, pathologists, rheumatologists, psychiatrists, obstetrics and gynecology, and nutritionists.
Colorectal Surgeons
Jennifer S Davids, MD
Special Interests
Colorectal cancer; Crohn's disease; Ulcerative colitis; Diverticulitis; Rectal prolapse; Hemorrhoids; Robotic surgery; Laparoscopic surgery; Colonoscopy
Olga Beresneva, MD
Special Interests
Robotic surgery; Colorectal disorders; Colon and rectal surgery
Joanne Favuzza, DO
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
Gastroenterologists
Alan C Moss, MD
Ansu M Noronha, MD
Special Interests
Crhon's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, fecal microbiota transplant, chromoendoscopy
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Claudio J Morera, MD
Special Interests
Constipation, Inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux, vomiting, abdominal pian., Irritable bowel syndrome, Failure to thrive, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. GI bleeding
Advanced Practice Providers
Rebecca Headrick, PA-C
Special Interests
Anorectal disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance
Samuel Lajoie, PA-C
Special Interests
Anorectal disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance
Research Overview
Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis
While the cause of Crohn's and ulcerative colitis is still unknown, continuing medical research is an important aspect of the clinical care for IBD patients. Research studies and clinical trials are ongoing at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center.
Research Studies
- Predictors of adverse outcomes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients after ileal pouch anal anastomosis
- Risk factors for post-operative infection in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease patients
- Micro RNA profiles from IBD patients with and without colorectal neoplasia
- Clostridium difficle infection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients
- Vaccination rates in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Patient engagement and health status in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients
- Herpes zoster vaccination in IBD patients
- Sample Collection Study to Evaluate DNA Markers in Subjects with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
To enroll in any of these studies, please contact the clinical research coordinator at the IBD Center at 617.638.6527.
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