Rakesh Hegde, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgeon

Dr. Rakesh Hegde is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon in Branson, MO with special training and skill in performing diagnostic tests and surgery on the colon, rectum, and anus. As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon, Rakesh Hegde, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer, polyps, bowel obstruction, and rectal prolapse. Colon & Rectal Surgery is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the colon, rectum, anus, and lower gastrointestinal system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Colon & Rectal Surgeons include hemorrhoids, anal fissures, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer of the colon, rectum, and anus, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Colon & Rectal Surgeons include sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic polypectomy, colonostomy, bowel resection, tumor removal, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, 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.

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  General Surgery Residency

  Waterbury Hospital

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  Colorectal Surgery Fellowship

  Allegheny Health Network AHN Saint Vincent

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  Colorectal Surgery Fellowship

  Allegheny Health Network AHN Pittsburgh

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  Member of the American College of Surgeons

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  Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

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  Member of the Missouri State Medical Association