Colorectal surgery

Expert care

The Division of Colorectal Surgery at Northwell Health is comprised of board-certified colon and rectal surgeons across New York City, Westchester and Long Island. Our nationally recognized surgeons regularly publish peer-reviewed articles and lecture on surgical techniques and advancements in the field. 

Innovative research

Research propels surgical care. That is why our surgeons are actively involved in research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. Through research conducted in the biomedical research division, we are able to uncover the causes of colorectal diseases and develop new clinical treatments that are less invasive and have fewer risks of complication.

State-of-the-art techniques

Minimally invasive surgery is the future of surgical care. At Northwell Health, we recognize the benefits of minimally invasive technique over traditional surgeries. That is why we offer a variety of minimally invasive surgeries for colorectal diseases, including colon and rectal cancer. Our surgeons are specialty trained in the latest techniques in minimally invasive surgery. Patients can be confident in the fact that they are being treated by physicians with expertise. They help patients choose the best options and use of the latest technology. We are also training the next generation of surgeons through our fully accredited colon and rectal surgery  fellowship  and minimally invasive surgery fellowship programs.

The colorectal specialists at Northwell Health are experts in diagnosing and treating a wide range of disorders. We work closely with board-certified gastroenterologists and medical oncologists to provide surgical cures for conditions that do not respond well to medical interventions.

Conditions we treat include:

• Anal fissures
• Cancer of the small intestines
• Colon cancer
• Crohn’s disease
• Diverticulitis
• Fecal incontinence
• Hemorrhoids
• Hereditary polyposis
• Hernia
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Polyps
• Rectal cancer
• Rectal prolapse
• Ulcerative colitis

Our division performs a wide spectrum of procedures for colorectal disease. We work with patients and their referring physicians to determine what surgical procedure is best for their specific needs. Some of the treatments and services we offer include:

• Anal fistula repair
• Colonoscopy
• Enterstomal therapy
• Hemorrhoid ligation
• Ileal-anal pouch surgery
• Laparoscopic proctosigmoidectomy
• Laparoscopic ileocolectomy
• Laparoscopic fecal diversion
• Robotic surgery

Division leadership