What doctor specializes in bowels or colons?

Answer 1

Proctologist is the surgeon treats disease in the rectum, anus, and colon.

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the small intestine, colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease. Colon and rectal surgeons have the expertise to diagnose and often manage anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures (painful tears in the anal lining), abscesses, and fistulas (infections located around the anus and rectum) in the office setting. They also treat problems of the intestine and colon and perform endoscopic procedures to evaluate and treat problems such as colon cancer, polyps (precancerous growths), and inflammatory conditions.

Answer 2

Gastroenterologists treat diseases of the colon.

Answer 3

Colon cancer or tumors are typically treated by a team of physicians including gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, and oncologists.

Answer 4

Proctologist

Answer 5

A Proctologist.

Answer 6

A proctologist

Answer 7

Gastroenterologist or internist

Answer 8

An oncologist treats all types of cancer.