Colon and Rectal Surgeon vs. Gastroenterologist: What’s the Difference?

Common questions asked by patients: What is the difference between a colon and rectal surgeon and a gastroenterologist? When should you see a colon and rectal surgeon? When should you see a gastroenterologist? What conditions does a colon and rectal surgeon treat? What digestive conditions does a gastroenterologist manage? For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 20333 N 19th Avenue, Ste 230 Phoenix, AZ 85027. We serve patients from Phoenix AZ, Sun City AZ, Peoria AZ, Surprise AZ, Glendale AZ, Scottsdale AZ, and surrounding areas.

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Additional Services You May Need

▸ Colon & Rectal Surgery
▸ Gallbladder Surgery
▸ Colonoscopy
▸ Wound Care
▸ Hernia Repair
▸ General Surgery
▸ Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery
▸ Appendectomy
▸ Colon Repair/Resection
▸ Lipoma & Cyst Removal
▸ Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
▸ Abdominal Pain
▸ Colon surgery for Diverticulitis
▸ Colon surgery for Colon Cancer
▸ Hemorrhoids
▸ Anal Fistulas
▸ Anal Pain Surgeries
▸ Colostomy Avoidance Surgery
▸ Fecal Incontinence Surgery
▸ Crohn’s Surgery
▸ Ulcerative Colitis Surgery
▸ TIF Procedure
▸ Colon Fistulas
▸ Groin Hernia
▸ Inguinal Hernias

▸ Hiatal Hernia
▸ Colon-Bladder Fistulas
▸ Colon Diverticulitis
▸ Hiatal Hernia Surgeon
▸ Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
▸ Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgical Management
▸ Incisional Hernia
▸ Giant Hernias
▸ Skin Cancer
▸ Breast Cancer Screening
▸ Open and Nonhealing Wounds
▸ Incisionless Hiatal Hernia Repair
▸ Lipomas and Common Skin Growths
▸ Surgical Second Opinions
▸ Feeding Tube Access Including PEGs and G Tubes
▸ Upper GI Endoscopy Care
▸ Board-Certified General Surgeons, Colon and Rectal Surgeons
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▸ Colon-Vaginal Fistulas
▸ Port Placements for IV Access
▸ Colostomy Reversal
▸ Abdominal Wall Hernia