Colon and Rectal Surgery

About Us

Weill Cornell Medicine’s colorectal surgeons are nationally and internationally recognized for their pioneering efforts and extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery and state-of-the-art laparoscopic technologies for colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory diseases.

The Colon and Rectal Division of the Department of surgery specializes in treating the full range of diseases and disorders that affect the colon, rectum, anus, appendix and small bowel. 

In particular, we concentrate on precancerous polyps and cancers of the colon, rectum, anus and appendix as well as inflammatory bowel disease diverticulitis, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, ischemic or inflammatory colitis, familial adenomatous polyposis, rectal prolapse, pelvic floor disorders, constipation, incontinence, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and pilonidal cysts. 

Weill Cornell Medicine's dedication to improving the lives of patients with colon and rectal disorders extends to a robust research program, where we are developing new types of minimally invasive devices and procedures, improving postoperative recovery and maintaining our commitment to excellence in patient care.

Through our medical education programs in New York, we also train future generations of colorectal surgeons.

Shanti's Patient Story | Dr. Alessio Pigazzi | Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery

Our Surgeons

Alessio Pigazzi
Alessio Pigazzi, M.D., FACS, PhD

Phone: (646) 962-2270

Kelly A. Garrett, M.D.

Phone: (646) 962-2270

Daniel Hunt
Daniel H. Hunt, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Phone: (646) 962-2270

M Jafari
Mehraneh D. Jafari, M.D.

Phone: (646) 962-2270

Lea Lowenfeld
Lea Lowenfeld, M.D.

Phone: (646) 962-2270

Fabrizio Michelassi, MD
Fabrizio Michelassi, M.D.

Phone: (646) 962-8428

Jeffrey W. Milsom, M.D.

Phone: (646) 962-2270

Heather Yeo, M.D., M.H.S.

Phone: (646) 962-2270

Our Clinical Team

Elaine Darling
Elaine Darling, MSN, AGNP-C, RN, OCN
Katherine Dong
Katherine Dong, MSN, AGNP-C, RN

Patient Care

Our Locations

Lower Manhattan
156 William St., 12th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Upper East Side
1315 York Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10021

Clinical Trials

Through extensive and innovative research programs, Weill Cornell Medicine is also focused on the development of new techniques and therapies that promote better outcomes and improve the quality of life for patients following surgery. Click here to learn more about our open clinical trials in New York City.

Fellowships

During this program, fellows rotate through three highly regarded institutions in New York City for a unique and truly outstanding training experience that is well balanced, modern and technically advanced.

Virtual visit

Find a Physician

Surgical Services
Weill Cornell Medicine Surgery

Visit our Surgery YouTube channel to view our video library.