The colon and rectal care specialists at UPMC in Central Pa. provide comprehensive surgical and nonsurgical treatment for all acute and chronic conditions of the colon, rectum, and anus.
Why choose UPMC for colon and rectal care?
At UPMC in Central Pa., our experienced specialists provide comprehensive colorectal and anal care. In addition to offering preventative colorectal cancer screenings and nonsurgical treatments, our colorectal surgeons perform all types of colorectal and anal surgery using open, laparoscopic, robotic, and other minimally invasive techniques.
We also take a team approach to your care. That means we will work closely with you and your referring physician to develop a customized plan that not only provides you with the most effective care, but also addresses your unique needs and preferences.
If you are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, our multidisciplinary team — which includes surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, and radiation and medical oncologists — will meet to review your case. Our cancer specialists will combine their knowledge and expertise to create a personalized cancer treatment plan for you.
Our Specialties
Procedures and Treatments
Our colon and rectal care specialists deliver outstanding results across a full range of surgical and nonsurgical treatments and services, including:
- Anal sphincter repair
- Dietary management of digestive conditions
- Fistulotomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Screening and diagnostic colonoscopy
- Sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer
- Sphincter-preserving surgery for ulcerative colitis
- Stapled hemorrhoidopexy
- Thrombosed hemorrhoid removal
- Transanal minimally invasive surgery
- Transanal polyp removal
Visit our General Surgery page for additional providers.
Need more information?
Many of our providers offer video visits. Call the office or schedule via your patient portal.
Our Locations