Ascension Saint Agnes Colorectal Surgery

At Ascension Saint Agnes Colorectal Surgery in Columbia, Maryland, we deliver colorectal cancer care that’s right for you.

Outpatient surgery and a recovery care

At Ascension Saint Agnes Colorectal Surgery, our board-certified colorectal surgeon provides specialized care for conditions such as: 

  • Anal Fissures & Fistula
  • Colon & Rectal Cancer
  • Colonoscopies 
  • Constipation
  • Diverticulitis
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Inflammatory bowel disease 
  • Pelvic floor disorders
  • Pelvic floor reconstruction for pelvic prolapse
  • Proctology

Our goal is to work together to help guide you through all the stages of your treatment. We work with your gastroenterologist as one multispecialty team. Each appointment starts with a conversation. Tell us about any new symptoms or concerns. We take the time to explain your condition and treatment options. Together, we create a care plan that’s right for you.

We specialize in the treatment of many diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Each of our board-certified surgeons offers a compassionate and tailored approach to your needs. 

We specialize in the following procedures:

  • Anorectal Surgery
  • Colectomy
  • Colonoscopy 
  • Colostomy Avoidance Surgery
  • Hemorrhoid Surgery
  • Surgery For Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Specializing in surgical treatment of GI conditions

Our care team specializes in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and J-pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis, with a special focus on minimally invasive surgical management.

Common problems affecting the pelvic floor muscles include rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence (accidental or uncontrolled leakage) and constipation. Our team uses advanced technology to help diagnose and treat your condition.

Proctology and gastrointestinal surgery

Our surgical care team provides treatments for colon, rectal and anal disorders, including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal pain, anal abscesses, rectal bleeding and anal warts. We also treat complex diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as cancer and diverticulitis, and perform abdominal wall reconstruction.

Preventing and treating colon cancer with colonoscopy

Our surgical care team performs colonoscopies to diagnose colon cancer and remove polyps and blockages. Other surgical technology includes high-definition endoscopy, the pill camera, and minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery.

If you are diagnosed with colorectal cancer or any other abdominal cancer, our care team coordinates your care with your Ascension Saint Agnes cancer care team.