UofL
Treating the Whole Person
As a patient, you deserve equal doses of expertise and compassion. We understand how colorectal disease uniquely affects each patient's life. That's why, when we explore treatment options, we consider your individual lifestyle and needs. As partners in your healthcare, we work with you to achieve the best medical and surgical results so that you can enjoy what is most important to you: family life, work, school, and play.
Diseases We Treat
Our highly skilled surgical team treats all varieties of colon and rectal disease including:
- Crohn's disease
- hemorrhoids
- ulcerative colitis
- indeterminate colitis
- bowel incontinence
- colorectal cancer
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- familial adenomatous polyposis
- chronic constipation.
We also perform routine colorectal cancer screening.
We're Here for You
Our dedicated staff is here to address any questions and concerns you may have. Patients who may be undergoing ostomy or pouch surgery receive ongoing support from our enterstomal therapist, she is available to offer helpful advice regarding the care of a stoma or pouch.
Where We Practice
For your convenience, we are affiliated with four teaching hospitals: the University of Louisville Hospital, Norton Hospital, Kosair Children's Hospital, and UofL Health Jewish Hospital.
State-of-the-Art
The Section of Colon & Rectal Surgery is involved in state-of-the-art clinical trials of the latest medicines and surgical techniques.
For Appointments
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call (502) 583-8303.