Overview
Colorectal surgeons are specialists in the treatment of the lower gastrointestinal (GI) system, including the small and large bowel (or colon), the rectum, and the anus. They are trained general surgeons with additional fellowship training in specialized techniques for surgery on these organs. The most common disorders treated are cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and hemorrhoids. Specialized techniques include robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, transanal surgery, and colonoscopy.
Expertise
Proliance colorectal surgeons provide comprehensive care of colon and rectal concerns, including:
Cancer
Including colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, and rectal resections for cancer
Colonoscopy
Screening with biopsy
Diverticular disease
Hemorrhoids and other anorectal conditions
Including anal fissure, fistula, and pruritus ani (anal itching)
Inflammatory bowel conditions
Such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
Minimally invasive surgeries
Including robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and transanal endoscopic microsurgery
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Rectal incontinence
Rectal prolapse
Doctors
Adel G. El-Ghazzawy, MD
Hernia, Gallbladder, Antireflux, Meshless
Kurt E. Harmon, MD
Laparoscopic Hernia, Breast, Hemorrhoids
Carol J. Cornejo, MD
Breast, Abdominal, Hernia, Laparoscopic
Allison R. Alberton, MD
Breast, Abdominal, Hernia, Laparoscopic
Yarrow J. McConnell, MD
Cancer, Breast, Melanoma, Oncoplastics
Justin P. Olsen, MD
Robotic, Abdominal, Anorectal, Hernia
Helen H. Kim, MD
Hernia, gallbladder, umbilical, inguinal
Locations
Suite 535
Bellevue, WA 98004-3804
Suite 230
Puyallup, WA 98372-3724
Suite 535
Bellevue, WA 98004-3804
Suite 201
Edmonds, WA 98026-7610
