Best Colorectal Surgeons in bengaluru (5 doctors)

Q: What is the difference between a colorectal surgeon and a gastroenterologist?

The major difference is that colorectal surgeons train in general surgery after completing bachelors in medicine (MBBS) whereas gastroenterologists train in internal medicine after MBBS. This means that the former is specialised in surgeries whereas the later may or may not be trained to perform surgeries. In terms of the conditions they treat, colorectal surgeons and gastroenterologists are similar.

Q: What procedures do colorectal surgeons perform?

Some of the procedures performed by colorectal surgeons are colectomy (removal of parts or all of the large intestine), colostomy, endoscopic surgery, haemorrhoidectomy, internal sphincterotomy, and rectopexy.

Q: Why have I been referred to a colorectal surgeon?

You may be asked to see a colorectal surgeon if you have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, or for any disorders of the colon, rectum, anus, and perianal area. "

Dr. Satyajit Godhi

General and Laparoscopic Surgeon

12 Years • MBBS, MS, Mch

8 KM • Bengaluru

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru

₹850

₹51 Cashback

₹950

No Booking Fees

Dr. Prof. Narasimhaiah Srinivasaiah

Colorectal Surgeon

20 Years • MBBS, DNB, MD (Academic surg.), MRCS, MRCSI, FRCS (Gen.Surg.), EBSQ, PGDMLE

8 KM • Bengaluru

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru

₹1000

No Booking Fees

Dr. Vikram J Rao

Surgical Gastroenterologist

10 Years • MBBS, MS, DNB Surgical Gastroenterology , FMAS,FIAGES,FACRSI. specialist in the field of Advanced laparoscopic, Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) and Colorectal surgeries.

11 KM • Bengaluru

Apollo Clinic, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru

₹1000

No Booking Fees

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FAQs

What is the difference between a colorectal surgeon and a gastroenterologist?
The major difference is that colorectal surgeons train in general surgery after completing bachelors in medicine (MBBS) whereas gastroenterologists train in internal medicine after MBBS. This means that the former is specialised in surgeries whereas the later may or may not be trained to perform surgeries. In terms of the conditions they treat, colorectal surgeons and gastroenterologists are similar.
What procedures do colorectal surgeons perform?
Some of the procedures performed by colorectal surgeons are colectomy (removal of parts or all of the large intestine), colostomy, endoscopic surgery, haemorrhoidectomy, internal sphincterotomy, and rectopexy.
Why have I been referred to a colorectal surgeon?
You may be asked to see a colorectal surgeon if you have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, or for any disorders of the colon, rectum, anus, and perianal area. "