The Colon and Rectal (colorectal) Surgery team at Boston Medical Center is highly skilled in treating common and complex conditions of the small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus. Through multidisciplinary collaboration with the [Division of Gastroenterology](/departments/gastroenterology) and other specialties, our colorectal surgeons will develop an individualized treatment plan to make sure you get the most compassionate and highest quality care. We offer cutting-edge treatments, including robotic surgery, transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS), transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS), laparoscopic surgery, sacral neuromodulation, and other minimally invasive approaches to help you recover as quickly as possible and achieve the best possible outcome.



  ### Colon and Rectal Surgery

- [Contact Us](#contact-us)
- [Our Team](#our-team)
- [Research Overview](#research-overview)
 
   ## Contact Us

Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

 

 

 



 

  ## 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](https://www.bmc.org/radiology), pathologists, rheumatologists, [psychiatrists](https://www.bmc.org/psychiatry), [obstetrics and gynecology](https://www.bmc.org/department-obstetrics-and-gynecology), and nutritionists.



### Colorectal Surgeons

 

 ###  [Jennifer S. Davids, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jennifer-s-davids-md) 

 System Chief, Colon and Rectal Surgery, BMC Health System 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/a7d93943-0d9b-4a1e-8efc-f20734366987/Jennifer-Davids_139_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Olga Beresneva, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/olga-beresneva-md) 

 Colorectal Surgeon 


 

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### Advanced Practice Providers

 

 ###  [Shannon Forlivio, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/shannon-forlivio-pa-c) 

 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/1b2fb972-76c2-420f-9b59-cd8d078e0c2b/Shannon-Forlivio-9Q1A3772?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Brenna Hobin, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/brenna-hobin-pa-c) 

 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/effa67c9-2b18-4914-82be-8017d35ebc87/Brenna-Hobin-9Q1A3779?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Stephanie L Redmond, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/stephanie-l-redmond-pa-c) 

 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b2212cd1-26b5-4b2a-abb1-26f695be8251/stephanie-redmond-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Haley Sykes, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/haley-sykes-pa-c) 

 Physician Assistant 

 

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  ## 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.