Safety and Appointment Updates
Whatever your medical needs are, we’re here for you – with COVID-Safe care. We’re setting the national standard with innovative safety measures, so you feel comfortable and confident each time you visit. See what we’re doing to keep you COVID-Safe.
To schedule an appointment, call your doctor’s office or 704-302-9234. We’ll help you decide if your next visit should be in person, by phone or a video chat.
In a medical emergency, go to an emergency room or call 911 right away.
Colon and Rectal Surgery
By visiting Atrium Health for surgery of the colon or rectum (also called colorectal surgery), you’ll get expert care from leading surgeons in the field. You can also expect a treatment plan designed specifically to give you the best possible quality of life after your procedure, helping you get back to what matters most.
With decades of experience and advanced training in minimally invasive techniques, our colon and rectal surgeons have a strong reputation for providing outstanding care for even the most complex conditions. We’ll work with you and your healthcare providers to answer questions and develop a personalized surgical solution that best meets your needs, and supports you and your family at every stage of your recovery.
Leading the way in colon and rectal surgery
Atrium Health offers patients innovative technologies only available in a few centers throughout the country, including transanal surgery to remove the rectum and the use of robotic technologies to perform reconstructive surgeries for cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.
Comprehensive, coordinated colon and rectal care
Our relationship with you extends far beyond the operating room. We pride ourselves on delivering personal, proactive service from your first consultation all the way through the completion of your care.
We’ll work closely with your healthcare providers and experts throughout Atrium Health to design the best treatment program for you. This close collaboration with primary care physicians, oncologists, gastroenterologists, proctologists and other specialists ensures you’ll have the comprehensive care and the support of your full healthcare team at every step along the way.
We also foster relationships with groups such as Charlotte’s Colon Cancer Support Network and Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation to connect you with other patients and families for support and resources during and after your treatment.
Contact us
To learn more about colorectal surgery at Atrium Health, call a surgical specialist at 704-302-9233.
Colon and rectal conditions we treat
We offer tailored treatments for a wide range of conditions of the colon and rectum, including:
- All types of colorectal cancer, including colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer and presacral tumors
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Diverticulitis and diverticular disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
- Benign polyps
- Appendicitis
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Anal fistula, anal fissure and hemorrhoids
- Bowel obstruction and severe constipation
- Fecal incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction
- Rectal prolapse
- Injury to the anus
Your comfort is our priority
When you come to Atrium Health for colorectal care, you’ll benefit from the very best evidence-based practices both in the operating room and during your recovery.
Our goal is to help you return home and resume normal activities as soon as possible. Many surgeries of the anus or rectum, such as procedures to treat anal fistulas, anal fissures and hemorrhoids, can now be performed on an outpatient basis. For complex conditions such as colorectal cancer, we use a comprehensive evaluation process that includes MRI scans to find the treatments that will help you most – and help you avoid those you don’t need.
Advanced colorectal surgical techniques for a faster recovery
Our surgeons use advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques when appropriate to give you a fast recovery with less pain. These techniques typically involve threading a small tube with a tiny camera and other instruments to the surgical site via the anus or a small incision in the abdomen. In addition to allowing for a quicker recovery, minimally invasive surgery lowers your risk of developing procedure-related complications, both in the short term and years down the road.
When needed, we take every measure to preserve your natural bodily functions to the fullest extent possible. For example, patients with colorectal cancer may benefit from sphincter salvage techniques that can prevent the need for a stoma or colostomy bag.
An Introduction to Our Program
Learn more about our program and service offerings from 2 of our colorectal surgeons, Bradley Davis, MD, and Kevin Kasten, MD.
Our Providers
With decades of experience and advanced training in minimally invasive techniques, our colorectal surgeons offer tailored treatments for a wide range of conditions of the colon and rectum. At Atrium Health, our goal is to help you return home and resume normal activities as soon as possible. That is why our colon and rectal surgeons collaborate with your healthcare physicians to ensure you'll have the resources and support needed every step of the way.
Meet our team of colorectal surgery specialists below and find the best surgeon for you. Use the filters to narrow your search.