Colorectal Surgery at Kern Medical
Kern Medical is proud to be home to
Kern County’s only female board-certified colorectal surgeon, with advanced expertise in
robotic-assisted surgery for colon, rectal, and anal cancers. Our team specializes in both traditional and minimally invasive techniques
to provide comprehensive surgical care for conditions affecting the lower
digestive tract.
Conditions We Treat:
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal fissures
- Fistulas and abscesses
- Rectal prolapse
- Bowel obstruction
Advanced Surgical Services:
- Colectomy – Surgical removal of part or all of the colon
- Proctectomy – Removal of the rectum
- Complex Polyp Removal – For growths not removable via colonoscopy
- Stoma Creation – Colostomy or ileostomy for waste diversion
- Minimally Invasive Surgery – Including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted
procedures for faster recovery and reduced postoperative pain