Prisma Health Colon and Rectal Surgery – Greer

We offer colon and rectal screenings, colon surgery, laparoscopy, colonoscopies and hemoccult slides.

Surgical options include:

• Colonoscopy
• Anal fissurectomy
• Hemorrhoids
• Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids
• Outpatient hemorrhoidal surgery
• Anal abscess/fistulas
• Rectal prolapse
• Muscle repair
• Removal rectal tumors

Our board-certified colon and rectal surgeons look forward to continuing to bring the latest in colorectal surgery techniques to the community.

The practice performed the first laparoscopic colectomy in the Upstate region of South Carolina, and continues to perform the majority of laparoscopic and minimally invasive colon resections for indications from diverticulitis to cancer.

Other innovations introduced to the Upstate include:

• Use of staplers to spare rectal muscle and avoid stomas in lower anterior resections for the removal of rectal cancers.
• J-pouch (ileal pouch) rectal reconstruction surgery as an alternative for ileostomies in patients with ulcerative colitis and familial polyposis.
• Use of endorectal ultrasound for staging of rectal cancer.
• Implementation of a procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH), an alternative to conventional hemorrhoid surgery with shorter, less painful recovery.

In addition, our physicians offer a full range of surgical solutions for anal sphincter muscle repair, rectal prolapse and anal abscess/ fistulas. We are expanding the indications for laparoscopic surgery techniques for treatment of colon and rectal cancers and other colorectal ailments.

To make an appointment, give us a call. Please remember:

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete a few forms.
• Bring insurance card and photo ID (such as a driver's license).
• Bring all medications you are currently taking.
• If you must cancel your appointment, please notify us 24 hours in advance.

After-hours care

Our practice has a provider on call each night and weekends to assure your care is in the best of hands.

Patients are responsible for understanding insurance coverage benefits. Please verify that we are listed as approved providers prior to scheduling your appointment with us.

• We accept most insurance plans.
• Payment is due at time of service.
• We accept cash, checks, debit and credit cards.