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Daniel Mullins, MD, FACS, offers his patients unparalleled expertise in medical care. As a partner at the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford, the largest dedicated colon and rectal surgery group in New England, with offices in Bloomfield and South Windsor, Connecticut, Dr. Mullins uses cutting-edge techniques to resolve a wide range of health concerns. Dr. Mullins strives to offer each patient discrete and compassionate care.
Dr. Mullins completed his undergraduate degree at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Later, he attended New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, and performed his residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. Dr. Mullins deepened his expertise in colorectal surgery through a fellowship at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
Today, Dr. Mullins delivers care to a diverse group of patients at Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford. He is proud to be a part of the only practice in Connecticut that offers a colon and rectal surgery teaching residency.
At the practice, Dr. Mullins is known for his friendliness and exceptional bedside manner. He guides his patients through the diagnostic and treatment process, providing ongoing support. Dr. Mullins knows that patients have many questions about their treatment. He strives to help each patient thoroughly understand every aspect of their care.
Dr. Mullins is board certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He is also a member of the American College of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Throughout his career, Dr. Mullins has made significant contributions to the medical community. He is an active speaker and presenter at national medical conferences. Dr. Mullins looks forward to providing medical care to patients in greater Hartford, Connecticut, for many years to come.
Rachel B. Scott, DO, is a partner at the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford, the largest dedicated colon and rectal surgery group in New England, with offices in Bloomfield and South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Scott is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Scott is proud to help patients find solutions for their health concerns and enjoy a more active lifestyle.
Dr. Scott completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Connecticut. Following graduation she joined Miles for Miracles and completed the Boston Marathon while raising money for this wonderful organization. Later, she enrolled at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, graduating as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Scott completed her general surgery training at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. During her residency she spent one year at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT researching possible treatments for inflammatory bowel disease.To further her expertise, she enrolled in a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
A dedicated researcher, Dr. Scott has co-authored several papers published in prestigious medical journals. She is a frequent lecturer and presenter at academic and medical conferences. Dr. Scott is also a member of the New England Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Scott is a clinical professor at the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.
As a physician, Dr. Scott takes pride in offering her patients state-of-the-art treatments and techniques. She continually strives to stay abreast of developments in colorectal surgical techniques including robotic surgery and transanal minimally invasive surgery.
As a physician she feels that delivering the highest quality of care for her patients in a comfortable environment is of utmost importance. She sees and treats a wide range of surgical problems including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, rectal bleeding, diverticulitis, accidental leakage, colon and rectal cancer as well as routine colon cancer screening.
She strives on sharing her expertise with patients at Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford.
Rachel B. Scott, DO, is a partner at the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford, the largest dedicated colon and rectal surgery group in New England, with offices in Bloomfield and South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Scott is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Scott is proud to help patients find solutions for their health concerns and enjoy a more active lifestyle.
Dr. Scott completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Connecticut. Following graduation she joined Miles for Miracles and completed the Boston Marathon while raising money for this wonderful organization. Later, she enrolled at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, graduating as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Scott completed her general surgery training at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. During her residency she spent one year at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT researching possible treatments for inflammatory bowel disease.To further her expertise, she enrolled in a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
A dedicated researcher, Dr. Scott has co-authored several papers published in prestigious medical journals. She is a frequent lecturer and presenter at academic and medical conferences. Dr. Scott is also a member of the New England Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Scott is a clinical professor at the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.
As a physician, Dr. Scott takes pride in offering her patients state-of-the-art treatments and techniques. She continually strives to stay abreast of developments in colorectal surgical techniques including robotic surgery and transanal minimally invasive surgery.
As a physician she feels that delivering the highest quality of care for her patients in a comfortable environment is of utmost importance. She sees and treats a wide range of surgical problems including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, rectal bleeding, diverticulitis, accidental leakage, colon and rectal cancer as well as routine colon cancer screening.
She strives on sharing her expertise with patients at Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford.
Farshid Araghizadeh, MD, MBA, FASCRS,is a board certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon with Texas Digestive Disease Consultants (TDDC) & The GI Alliance (TGIA), the largest digestive diseases practice in the world. Dr. Araghizadeh’s practice is in Fort Worth, Texas, and focuses on minimally invasive and robotic approaches to all colorectal disorders including colon and rectal cancer, colon polyps, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis), diverticulitis, as well as complex hernia repairs and abdominal wall reconstruction. Dr. Araghizadeh also expertly treats all anorectal conditions including rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, rectocele, and other conditions.
Dr. Araghizadeh earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society. He completed General Surgery training at the University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas and completed his Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship at the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He also completed a Masters Program in Business Management (MBA) from the University of Texas, Dallas, Naveen Jindal School of Management with a special focus on improving the quality and efficiency of the delivery of surgical care.
Prior to joining TDDC/TGIA in January 2019, Dr. Araghizadeh served as Professor and Chief of Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at his alma mater, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, for more than a decade, from 2008-2019.
Dr. Araghizadeh is an active member (Diplomate) of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and the Society of Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.
In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Araghizadeh serves on the Medical City - Alliance Hospital Robotic Surgery, Surgical Advisory, and Professional Practice Evaluation Committees. He is an associate examiner for the American Board of Surgery Certifying (Oral) Examination. Dr. Araghizadeh is also a past President of the Texas Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Voted by his peers as a seven-time D Magazine Best Doctor (2011-2017), Dr. Araghizadeh has authored several textbook chapters and a number of academic papers, and he has presented scores of invited and teaching lectures, presentations, and abstracts, nationally and internationally, and has served on many national committees dedicated to setting the standard of care for colon and rectal disorders.
Dr. Araghizadeh welcomes new patients to his private practice.
Marc E. Sher, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified general surgeon and colorectal surgeon on a team of providers at Progressive Surgical Care in Manhasset Hills, in New Hyde Park, in the Lindenwood area and Howard Beach, New York. Dr. Sher’s passion is surgery and particularly, colon and rectal surgery.
He served as president of the most prestigious surgical society in the country, “The New York Surgical Society” as well as the New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. His group offers specialized care in the treatment of general and colorectal surgical issues in Nassau and Queens county.
Dr. Sher is a New York City native who was born in Brooklyn and raised in Oceanside. He left New York to complete his undergraduate education at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts and returned to earn his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1990.
He completed an internship and his chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens in 1995 and finished his training with a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the supervision of Dr. Steven Wexner at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, campus of the prestigious Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Sher is highly respected both nationally and internationally, with certifications by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon performing in the top percentile of New York State. He’s also an active researcher in his field, authoring numerous articles, book chapters in respected publications such as “Annals of Surgery” and “Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.”
Dr. Sher is the leader and originator of the ever expanding practice, Progressive Surgical Care, which he solely formed in 1999. He is the acting surgical director of the Quad A New York State approved facility in New Hyde Park, New York.
He continues to train and mentor surgeons across the globe and is one of the pioneers of laparoscopic colon surgery. He performs more laparoscopic procedures on gallbladders and colons than most surgeons in New York State.
He is most proud of his relationship with his patients, always treating them like family and there is nothing more precious to him than his wife Cristina and son Lucas.
Marc E. Sher, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified general surgeon and colorectal surgeon on a team of providers at Progressive Surgical Care in Manhasset Hills, in New Hyde Park, in the Lindenwood area and Howard Beach, New York. Dr. Sher’s passion is surgery and particularly, colon and rectal surgery.
He served as president of the most prestigious surgical society in the country, “The New York Surgical Society” as well as the New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. His group offers specialized care in the treatment of general and colorectal surgical issues in Nassau and Queens county.
Dr. Sher is a New York City native who was born in Brooklyn and raised in Oceanside. He left New York to complete his undergraduate education at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts and returned to earn his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1990.
He completed an internship and his chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens in 1995 and finished his training with a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the supervision of Dr. Steven Wexner at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, campus of the prestigious Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Sher is highly respected both nationally and internationally, with certifications by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon performing in the top percentile of New York State. He’s also an active researcher in his field, authoring numerous articles, book chapters in respected publications such as “Annals of Surgery” and “Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.”
Dr. Sher is the leader and originator of the ever expanding practice, Progressive Surgical Care, which he solely formed in 1999. He is the acting surgical director of the Quad A New York State approved facility in New Hyde Park, New York.
He continues to train and mentor surgeons across the globe and is one of the pioneers of laparoscopic colon surgery. He performs more laparoscopic procedures on gallbladders and colons than most surgeons in New York State.
He is most proud of his relationship with his patients, always treating them like family and there is nothing more precious to him than his wife Cristina and son Lucas.
Steven Schulberg, DO, is a board-certified surgeon who is part of the team at Progressive Surgical Care which has New York offices in Forest Hills, New Hyde Park, Long Island, and Howard Beach, Queens. He specializes in minimally invasive general and colorectal surgery.
Dr. Schulberg was born and raised in New York. He attended Binghamton University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He then attended New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree in 2016.
He went on to complete his general surgery residency at NYU Langone Health – Brooklyn, where he graduated as chief resident. Following residency, Dr. Schulberg completed a fellowship in minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery at the University of Texas Houston, McGovern Medical School, one of the highest volume robotic colorectal surgery programs in the nation. While in Houston, he received advanced training and additional certification in minimally invasive robotic surgical techniques.
Dr. Schulberg is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has presented at both national and international surgical conferences. He is a member of SAGES, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Dr. Schulberg’s practice focuses on using minimally invasive techniques, such as the DaVinci Robot and laparoscopy, to care for patients and improve postoperative outcomes. He greatly values the personal relationships he develops with patients during their care.
In his free time, Dr. Schulberg enjoys cooking, traveling, and rooting for the Mets. He especially loves spending time with his wife, Miriam, and son, Max.
Jane Yang, MD, is a skilled colon and rectal surgeon at Progressive Surgical Care in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. She has a decade of experience and is highly trained in her field.
Dr. Yang is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. She completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University. Dr. Yang then obtained her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, and completed a residency in surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Uniondale, New York. She also completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida.
Dr. Yang maintains her advanced medical credentials with continuing education. She has published colorectal surgery research in medical journals and stays current with the latest advances in surgical technologies and procedures.
In her free time, Dr. Yang loves spending time with her family and friends. She speaks Mandarin, Korean, and English and enjoys caring for patients of all ages at Progressive Surgical Care. Dr. Yang looks forward to welcoming them to the practice.
Jane Yang, MD, is a skilled colon and rectal surgeon at Progressive Surgical Care in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. She has a decade of experience and is highly trained in her field.
Dr. Yang is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. She completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University. Dr. Yang then obtained her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, and completed a residency in surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Uniondale, New York. She also completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida.
Dr. Yang maintains her advanced medical credentials with continuing education. She has published colorectal surgery research in medical journals and stays current with the latest advances in surgical technologies and procedures.
In her free time, Dr. Yang loves spending time with her family and friends. She speaks Mandarin, Korean, and English and enjoys caring for patients of all ages at Progressive Surgical Care. Dr. Yang looks forward to welcoming them to the practice.
Steven Schulberg, DO, is a board-certified surgeon who is part of the team at Progressive Surgical Care which has New York offices in Forest Hills, New Hyde Park, Long Island, and Howard Beach, Queens. He specializes in minimally invasive general and colorectal surgery.
Dr. Schulberg was born and raised in New York. He attended Binghamton University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He then attended New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree in 2016.
He went on to complete his general surgery residency at NYU Langone Health – Brooklyn, where he graduated as chief resident. Following residency, Dr. Schulberg completed a fellowship in minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery at the University of Texas Houston, McGovern Medical School, one of the highest volume robotic colorectal surgery programs in the nation. While in Houston, he received advanced training and additional certification in minimally invasive robotic surgical techniques.
Dr. Schulberg is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has presented at both national and international surgical conferences. He is a member of SAGES, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Dr. Schulberg’s practice focuses on using minimally invasive techniques, such as the DaVinci Robot and laparoscopy, to care for patients and improve postoperative outcomes. He greatly values the personal relationships he develops with patients during their care.
In his free time, Dr. Schulberg enjoys cooking, traveling, and rooting for the Mets. He especially loves spending time with his wife, Miriam, and son, Max.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Dr. Kalifeh is awesome. She's always made me feel at ease with the whole experience. She shows general interest in who.I am as a person and keeps me informed on course of actions and plans. Highly recommend her to all.”
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.
“Dr. Kalifeh is awesome. She's always made me feel at ease with the whole experience. She shows general interest in who.I am as a person and keeps me informed on course of actions and plans. Highly recommend her to all.”
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.
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.
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.
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