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Jeffrey S. Aronoff, MD, FACS, FSCRS, is a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon in New York City. He provides comprehensive colorectal and anorectal care to patients at his practice, Jeffrey S. Aronoff, MD, PC, in Midtown East, Manhattan. 

Located in one of the most luxurious high-rise buildings in the heart of Manhattan, the team prioritizes patient comfort and convenience. Dr. Aronoff's practice is dedicated to treating both benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.

Dr. Aronoff received an undergraduate degree at Rutgers University, where he was a Henry Rutgers Scholar. He earned his post-graduate degree at Georgetown University and his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Dr. Aronoff presently is an attending physician in colon and rectal surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. 

He has authored many peer-reviewed articles, several book excerpts, and has consistently won awards as a Patient's Choice, Best Physician, and Best Compassionate Physician from major New York City hospitals. Additionally, he is included in the 2018 edition of the Marquis Who's Who Registry, 2018 Patients' Choice Award, and 2018 America's Most Honored Professional in The American Registry.

Dr. Aronoff can both diagnose a problem and operate to fix it, when necessary. While Dr. Aronoff works with a number of hospitals in New York City, he performs many procedures in-office to provide easy, private, and immediate relief for his patients.

He understands there are times when his patients need immediate attention. Dr. Aronoff provides personalized attention and sees every patient, ensuring they understand their condition and treatment options. His office has the in-house expertise to quickly diagnose and implement same-day solutions that would otherwise require additional trips to hospitals or other referrals. 

The ease of access and personalized attention from the staff make Jeffrey S. Aronoff MD, PC the best option for colorectal care, and the practice accepts most major medical insurances. If you have pain related to your colon, rectum, anus, or another abdominal problem, call the office or book an appointment online today.

Lisa A. Perryman, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is the founder and president of Colorado Colon & Rectal Specialists in the Denver metropolitan area of Colorado. Dr. Perryman is board certified in colon and rectal surgery and is a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She provides one of the best comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, for a variety of acute and chronic conditions, such as: hemorrhoids, pilonidal disease, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal itching, anal warts, anal skin tags, and rectal bleeding and pain.

Prior to founding Colorado Colon & Rectal Specialists, our very own proctologist, Dr. Perryman, served as the chief of general surgery at a Salt Lake City, Utah, hospital. She also participated in clinical immunology research at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Aurora, Colorado, and at Amgen, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado. She affiliates with AdventHealth Hospital in Parker, Colorado, HealthOne in Lone Tree, Colorado, Centennial Hospital in Centennial, Colorado, and UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital.

Dr. Perryman earned her medical degree and a master of science degree in pathology from the Chicago Medical School in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in the top 5% of her medical school class and earning numerous honors and awards. She went on to complete a seven-year residency in general surgery at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis before finishing her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Perryman makes herself available to patients 24/7, 365 days a year. She takes a personalized approach to treatment and care, encouraging patients to partner in the management of their health conditions. Dr. Perryman is also highly regarded for her colonoscopic adenoma detection rate, which is 27% higher than the national benchmark and increases annually.

Recognized as a top performing physician and colorectal surgeon in both quality patient care and cost containment, Dr. Perryman was selected as a Premium Program Tier 1 Physician by UnitedHealthcare. She meets cost-efficiency standards and engages patients in the health care decision-making process.

Her practice was awarded the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPi) for excellence in value-based and patient-centric health care services. Fewer than 50 have completed TCPi in Colorado, and nationwide, less than 16% of practices participate. Dr. Perryman was also selected by 9NEWS/NBC to launch its March Colon Cancer Awareness efforts, along with Buddy Check 9. She discussed colorectal cancer risk factors, its symptoms, and the importance of early detection. Her public service announcement (PSA) was distributed throughout Colorado and to 46 major markets across the country.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Perryman, call Colorado Colon & Rectal Specialists or request an appointment through the online booking system.

As a leading general and colorectal surgeon practicing in Novi, Michigan, Jean Jaffke, MD offers a variety of in-office treatments and outpatient procedures to improve the gastrointestinal health of her patients.

She opened her self-titled colon and rectal surgery practice in 1999 and brings years of exceptional training and experience to her community. She offers compassionate and effective treatment for a variety of conditions including hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, pilonidal cysts, fecal incontinence, anal fissures, and more.

Dr. Jaffke was born and raised in Michigan. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Central Michigan University before going on to earn her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She served her residency in general surgery at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. Dr. Jaffke also completed prestigious fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Jaffke is double board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. She’s also a member of a variety of medical societies including the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Outside of her practice, Dr. Jaffke enjoys spending time with her two beautiful daughters and outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and kayaking. She has been a volunteer medical staff member for the Michigan Special Olympics for over 20 years.  

Dr. Fox-McClary is board certified in and actively practices in both specialties of General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery. She focuses on treating diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus that require surgery, such as diverticulosis, colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fistula disease, colon fistulas to the bladder and vagina, fecal incontinence correction, colostomy avoidance, and inflammatory bowel disease. She performs minimally invasive hernia repairs, gallbladder surgery, and hiatal hernia repairs. She has extensive experience with minimally invasive and robotic surgery and have performed UGI endoscopy and Colonoscopy for over 25 years. She is a surgical proctor on the robotic systems, training other surgeons in this method of minimally invasive surgery. Finally, she is an associate professor of surgery at the Midwestern University Medical School in Glendale, AZ, teaching medical students.

Kimberly Matzie, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.

Dr. Matzie was born and raised in Granby, Connecticut. She decided to pursue a career in medicine after undergoing an operation in her freshman year of college. The procedure went well, but the surgeon didn’t have the best bedside manner, and no one on the surgical team explained the process or what to expect during recovery.

Dr. Matzie left the hospital inspired and committed to making interactions with her patients both positive and informative. After earning her undergraduate degree at Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Matzie enrolled at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

There, she earned her Doctor of Medicine before completing a residency in general surgery at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. While there, Dr. Matzie also completed fellowships in clinical research, surgical care, and critical care.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Matzie completed fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston. She received extensive tutelage in advanced laparoscopy for small bowel, colon, and rectal surgeries.

As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Matzie has special interests in Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM), a minimally invasive approach to removing large rectal polyps and early cancers not responsive to colonoscopy excision or other traditional techniques.

When she isn’t at work, Dr. Matzie enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, and their two daughters.

Marsha Harris, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified general surgeon and colon and rectal surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. She provides comprehensive and compassionate care to patients at her New York City-based practice, Park Avenue Colon and Rectal Surgery in Murray Hill, Manhattan. 

Dr. Harris grew up in Jamaica, Queens, in New York City. She attended the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University, where she majored in chemistry and minored in mathematics. While attending New York University (NYU), she was an All-American women’s basketball player and won a national championship in her junior year. She later earned her medical degree in 2002 from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and completed her general surgery residency training there as well in 2007. At the Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando at the University of Florida, she completed her fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery in 2008.

While practicing colon and rectal surgery in Manhattan, Dr. Harris is also a clinical assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery at NYU. She also has several publications in the Diseases of Colon and Rectum medical journal. Dr. Harris has practiced earnestly in the field with special interests in minimally invasive surgery for colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, and colon motility disorders. She has worked extensively with patients with anorectal diseases, rectal prolapse, pilonidal disease, and pelvic floor dysfunction. 

Dr. Harris is a member and fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. She has been recertified by the American Board of Surgeons as well as the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Harris has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor and has received the Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award, Vitals Patient Choice award, and Healthgrades Honor Roll.

Caroline Sanchez, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.

Dr. Sanchez knew she wanted to be a doctor from the time she was a little girl. She was born and raised in Northern Virginia and attended the renowned Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria.

During high school, Dr. Sanchez spent summers working in a laboratory at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, Maryland. That experience enabled her to enroll in medical school directly after graduation as part of a combined seven-year BA/MD program at George Washington University in Washington, District of Columbia. 

Dr. Sanchez thrived in the program, earning her Bachelor of Science in biology and graduating magna cum laude. Afterward, Dr. Sanchez remained at George Washington University, earning her Doctor of Medicine with distinction in 2004.

Before joining the team at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC, Dr. Sanchez completed a general surgery residency at George Washington University, and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery, at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  

Dr. Sanchez proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the Chesapeake Colorectal Society, the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. Professionally, Dr. Sanchez has special interests in minimally invasive procedures and new technologies.

When she isn’t meeting with patients or contributing to medical journals, Dr. Sanchez enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two children.

Katherine Khalifeh, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.

Dr. Khalifeh was born and raised in Minnesota. She comes from a family of physicians and knew she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her father and grandfather by pursuing a career in surgery.

Dr. Khalifeh began her professional pursuits at Boston College, earning her Bachelor of Science. After graduation, Dr. Khalifeh earned her Master of Science from Georgetown University in Washington, District of Columbia, and her Doctor of Medicine from Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Khalifeh completed general surgery training at Johns Hopkins and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (formerly Washington Center Hospital) in Washington, DC.

Dr. Khalifeh has specialized training in diagnosing and treating a wide range of disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus, including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, fecal incontinence, and hemorrhoids. 

When she isn’t performing surgery or meeting with patients, Dr. Khalifeh enjoys contributing to professional medical journals. She’s also presented papers at conferences for the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Khalifeh is a member of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband Marwan, their two young daughters, and their dog, Bisou.

Timothy Plerhoples, MD, MPH, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.

Dr. Plerhoples began his professional education at Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, earning his undergraduate degree. After graduation, he stayed in Massachusetts, obtaining his Master of Public Health from Boston University. 

Dr. Plerhoples earned his Doctor of Medicine from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine in New York City. Then, he moved west to pursue surgical training at Stanford University in Stanford, California. During that time, Dr. Plerhoples authored several journal publications about improving surgical techniques and patient care.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Plerhoples completed a surgical residency at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Annandale, Virginia, and a colorectal surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

When he isn’t in the operating suite or developing custom treatment plans, Dr. Plerhoples enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He’s also an avid guitar player, hiker, fisherman, and grill master.

Christina Cheng, MD, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.

Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Cheng’s passion for medicine began at age 12 when her father passed away from terminal cancer. Her grandfather, a general surgeon in Taiwan, inspired her interest in surgery.

Dr. Cheng obtained her bachelor of arts from Barnard College, Columbia University in New York City, before earning her medical doctorate at Rutgers University’s Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) in New Jersey. During medical school, Dr. Cheng worked as a scholar researcher at the Crohn’s and Colitis Center of New Jersey, RWJMS.

Dr. Cheng continued her general residency at RWJMS and earned multiple achievements, including the Certificate of Excellence in Teaching, the Recognition of Outstanding Accomplishment in Women’s Health award, and the 2017 Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award.

After finishing her residency, Dr. Cheng completed her Colorectal Surgery fellowship at the Swedish Colon & Rectal Clinic in Seattle, Washington, where she trained in all aspects of colon and rectal physiology and surgery, including anorectal surgery, abdominal surgery, and endoscopy. 

Dr. Cheng also received extensive training in advanced laparoscopic procedures, including Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) and robotic surgery. She specializes in diagnosing and treating colon cancer, anal pain, Crohn’s disease, and other disorders affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Along with her training, Dr. Cheng has co-authored several published papers and belongs to multiple professional organizations, including the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Medical Society of Virginia, and Chesapeake Colorectal Society.

In her spare time, Dr. Cheng enjoys running, cooking, skiing, and traveling around the world.

Lawrence Stern, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.

Dr. Stern knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine since adolescence. His first job was as an emergency medical technician (EMT) at age 16. After realizing that EMTs couldn’t establish long-term relationships with their patients, he decided to become a doctor.

Dr. Stern earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After graduation, he enrolled at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville. There, Dr. Stern discovered a passion for the technical aspects of surgery and decided to pursue general surgical training.

After obtaining his medical degree, Dr. Stern completed a general surgery residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. He excelled in the program, earning a National Institutes of Health National Research Service Award to conduct two years of specialty research.

Dr. Stern wanted to advance his skills in colon and rectal surgery, so he sought specialized training in the field. At the end of his residency, Dr. Stern moved to Boston, Massachusetts, and completed a Colon and Rectal Surgical Fellowship at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Since joining the team at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC, the practice has grown exponentially. Outside the office, Dr. Stern enjoys spending time with his wife and their two daughters.

At Colon and Rectal Surgery of Manhattan, Dr. Steven Brandeis is a leading provider of colon and rectal surgeries for residents of New York City, NY. At the practice, he helps patients dealing with colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, pilonidal cysts, Crohn’s disease, colitis, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and many other conditions which affect the lower gastrointestinal tract.

Dr. Brandeis graduated from the New York University Medical School in 1975 and completed his residency at NYU in 1980. He then went on to complete a fellowship at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Colorectal Surgery in 1981. He then returned to offer Colon and Rectal Surgery to the NYU community. He was board certified in General, Colon, and Rectal Surgery in 1982 and was recertified in 1991.

Dr. Brandeis is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality of care and works to ensure that each visit is thorough, professional, and comfortable. He understands that reaching out to a doctor for many of these issues can be a little uncomfortable but dedicates himself to providing relief and treatment for an array of conditions. He has academic appointments at NYU and does most of the surgery there. 

Both Dr. Brandeis and the entire staff of Colon and Rectal Surgery of Manhattan welcome all new patients to the practice, where most major forms of medical insurance are accepted.

Dr. Brian Harlin is a leading provider of colorectal surgical operations and treatments at Colon and Rectal Surgery of Manhattan. At the practice, Dr. Harlin offers patients care for conditions including Crohn’s disease, colitis, pilonidal disease, and diverticular disease in addition to treatments for hemorrhoids, colorectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. He does colorectal cancer screening and general surgery such as hernia repair and minor procedures.

Dr. Harlin obtained his medical degree from the Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1997. He trained in General Surgery at St. Luke's Roosevelt Medical Center and completed his residency in 2002. His fellowship training was completed at UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in 2003. He has extensive experience in laparoscopic surgery and other innovative colorectal surgical techniques.

For patients throughout New York City, Dr. Harlin is devoted to delivering the highest standards of care and works diligently to help patients find relief from symptoms and get back to living their lives. His care is both professional and compassionate, and he truly enjoys helping people dealing with the complex diseases. He has academic appointments at NYU and does most of the surgery there. 

He currently resides in lower Manhattan with his wife and their two daughters.

The entire staff of Colon and Rectal Surgery of Manhattan and Dr. Harlin welcomes all new patients. The practice also accepts most major forms of medical insurance.

Experienced colorectal surgeon Tamara Merchant-McCambry, MD, provides specialized care to patients 16 and older at Lone Star Colon & Rectal Surgery and Clinical Services of San Antonio, located in San Antonio, Texas. She treats conditions ranging from hemorrhoids and pilonidal cysts to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rectal prolapse.

Dr. Merchant-McCambry completed her undergraduate studies at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, earning a double major in biology and sociology/anthropology. She was a George A. Haggerty Award for Academic Excellence winner and voted into the Lambda Alpha National Honor Society of Anthropology. 

For her medical degree, Dr. Merchant-McCambry attended the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences) in Newark. She later completed her internship at New York City’s Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx.

Dr. Merchant-McCambry moved to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, just outside Chicago, for her general surgery residency. She completed a colorectal surgery fellowship at St Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York and further fellowship training at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston’s McGovern Medical School. 

Dr. Merchant-McCambry is board-certified in colon and rectal surgery and is affiliated with Northeast Baptist Hospital, Baptist Medical Center, North Central Baptist Hospital, and St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital. All are in San Antonio. She is a member of the Texas Medical Association (Bexar County), the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Dr. Merchant-McCambry enjoys working out at the gym, running track, playing the piano, and singing Gospel in her spare time. She welcomes new and returning patients to Lone Star Colon & Rectal Surgery and Clinical Services of San Antonio and looks forward to providing them with exceptional care.

Dr. David Magner is a double board-certified surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery. He serves as the Clinical Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Magner delivers expert laparoscopic and minimally-invasive colon and rectal surgical procedures and prioritizes interdisciplinary, patient-centered treatment for colorectal disease.

To make his patients as comfortable as possible, Dr. Magner emphasizes his skill in laparoscopy, a low-risk and minimally-invasive approach that requires only small incisions. He offers completely laparoscopic colon and rectal procedures even for surgeries typically performed in an “open” manner.

After his post-baccalaureate, pre-med training at Harvard University, Dr. Magner earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He was appointed Academic Chief Resident during his general surgery residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and continued his training as a fellow in Colon and Rectal Surgery at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Before opening a private practice in Beverly Hills, Dr. Magner lent his patient-focused skills to the team of California Colorectal Surgeons. He’s proficient in treating all aspects of colorectal disease, including benign anorectal conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor dysfunction and advanced gastrointestinal malignancies.

As a faculty member in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Magner’s research interests focus on improving clinical outcomes for surgical patients. His work has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and presented at several professional conferences, both nationally and internationally.

John Tillou, MD, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC. He has wanted to be a surgeon since undergoing an operation in high school.

A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. Tillou received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he made the Dean’s List, coached high school baseball, worked in a pathology lab, and volunteered at a free medical clinic. 

During his undergraduate studies, he earned the Bioscience Undergraduate Research Mini-grant and received the Comprehensive Chemistry Award and Undergraduate Research Scholar award.

Dr. Tillou eventually returned home to attend medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he received the Dr. Graham Clark Scholarship and the Charles & Bernice McKay Scholarship.

After graduation, Dr. Tillou completed his general surgery residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed an additional colorectal surgery fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.

While completing his training, Dr. Tillou co-authored several book chapters and papers. He also received the highest score on the annual colorectal training exam.

Dr. Tillou has undergone advanced training in minimally invasive, robotic, and transanal colon and rectal surgery techniques. He has a particular interest in the treatment and management of colon cancer, anal pain, and anal cancer.

In addition, Dr. Tillou holds many professional affiliations, including the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Medical Society of Virginia, and Chesapeake Colorectal Society.

Outside of work, Dr. Tillou enjoys hiking, skiing, playing guitar, and spending time with his family.