A long-standing provider of exceptional care. John Muir Health offers one of the most progressive colorectal programs in Northern California. Our multi-disciplinary team of physicians recognizes that patients with colorectal disease need highly trained specialists that can diagnose and treat benign and malignant conditions of the colon, rectum, anus, and hepatobiliary area. The colorectal program is part of the Integrated Network Cancer Program which is accredited through the America College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer (ACos/CoC). Read the press release.
CLINICAL MINUTES: IDENTIFYING AND TREATING HEMORRHOIDS
Piyush Aggarwal, MD, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, discusses how to identify and treat hemorrhoids.
CLINICAL MINUTES: DIGESTIVE HEALTH SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR
Drew Schembre, MD, Medical Director for John Muir Health Digestive Health Services, discusses digestive health symptoms to watch and care for now.
CLINICAL MINUTES: RECTAL CANCER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Samuel Oommen, MD, Director of John Muir Health's Colon and Rectal Program discusses the nationally recognized Rectal Cancer Center of Excellence.
CLINICAL MINUTES: EARLY ONSET COLORECTAL CANCER
Dr. Piyush Aggarwal, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, discusses common symptoms associated with colorectal cancer, and how our multidisciplinary tumor board works together to treat each individual case.
CLINICAL MINUTES: HIPEC AND APPENDICEAL TUMORS
Dr. Piyush Aggarwal, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, explains how rare tumors are diagnosed and surgically treated.
CLINICAL MINUTES: QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT ROBOTIC COLORECTAL SURGERY
Dr. Piyush Aggarwal, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, provides and answers some common questions that patients who are seeking robotic colorectal surgery may have.
CLINICAL MINUTES: ROBOTICS AND COLORECTAL CANCER
Dr. Piyush Aggarwal, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, discusses the advancement of colorectal cancer treatment options.
CLINICAL MINUTES: COLON SCREENING
Dr. Drew Schembre, Medical Director for John Muir Health Digestive Health Services, explains the importance of colon screening in the prevention of colon cancer.
CLINICAL MINUTES: COLON & RECTAL CANCER PROGRAMS
Samuel Oommen, MD, Director of John Muir Health Colon and Rectal Program provides an update of the latest technology and approach to colorectal surgery including minimally invasive robotic surgery.
CLINICAL MINUTES: BALLOON-ASSISTED DEEP ENTEROSCOPY
Matthew Chin, MD, Gastroenterologist, discusses benefits of balloon-assisted deep enteroscopy along with competing tests for small bowel examination.
