Physicians

Co-Chief, Duke Colon & Rectal Surgery

Department / Division
Surgery / Surgical Oncology

Address
3404 Wake Forest Road, Suite 202
Raleigh, NC 27609

Appointment Telephone
919-862-5480

Office Telephone
919-862-5480

Fax Telephone
919-862-5483

Training

• MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (Illinois), 1989

Residency

• General Surgery, Cook County Hospital (Illinois), 1995

Fellowship

• Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cook County Hospital (Illinois), 1998

Other Training

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• Fellow, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Clinical Interests
Open and laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery, including sphincter-preserving procedures for benign disease, cancers, and recurrent cancers; surgical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, rectal prolapse, presacral tumors, benign anorectal disease, and anal cancer; ileal-pouch procedures; transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization; transanal endoscopic microsurgery; fecal incontinence surgery; assessment, detection, and treatment of hereditary colon cancer syndromes; robotic surgery

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

This faculty member (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts.

• Covidien
• Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.