Colon and Rectal Surgery 208C00000X
Colon and Rectal Surgery: This division of medicine is focused with surgical procedures involving the intestinal tract, anus, rectum and peri-anal areas. If a patient was diagnosed with colon cancer, a rectal surgeon would help them explore their options for treatment. There are numerous different health care specialists that focus on this specific area of surgery.
Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Colon and Rectal Surgery | Colon and Rectal Surgery
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Colon and Rectal Surgery: This division of medicine is focused with surgical procedures involving the intestinal tract, anus, rectum and peri-anal areas. If a patient was diagnosed with colon cancer, a rectal surgeon would help them explore their options for treatment. There are numerous different health care specialists that focus on this specific area of surgery.