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Andrew Raissis, MD, FACS, 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. Raissis is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He’s dedicated to using the most clinically effective, cutting-edge methods to get the best results for the men and women who entrust their care to him.
Dr. Raissis’s career as a colon and rectal surgeon began with years of higher education. First, he graduated with a biology degree from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and then earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, CT. During his time in medical school, Dr. Raissis volunteered his time providing ambulatory care to underserved homeless and migrant populations.
To complete his training, Dr. Raissis completed his residency at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Today, Dr. Raissis uses his expertise to provide colorectal care for conditions like Crohn's disease, prolapse, fistulas, and colorectal cancer. From preventive screenings to advanced laparoscopic procedures, Dr. Raissis uses the skills he’s acquired to optimize his patients’ whole-body health and wellness.
Dr. Chang graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry. He subsequently obtained a M.S. in Biochemistry at Tufts and completed his thesis at UCSF studying the role of tumor markers on microRNA biogenesis. He returned to New England to study medicine at Tufts and completed a fellowship as the Howard Hughes Fellow at Rockefeller University in New York City.
After medical school, he embarked on a General Surgery Residency at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, CT. This led to a research fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as the Garbose Family Foundation Research Fellowship. He eventually returned to Connecticut to complete a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center.
Dr. Chang is excited to join the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford and provide the most innovative and advanced colorectal techniques to his patients. He treats a wide range of conditions, including hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer. He is committed to providing the highest quality of care for his patients.
Robert Lewis, MD, FACS, 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. Lewis is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Lewis earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. After spending time working at the Boston City Hospital, he then pursued his doctorate in medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. While there he completed an additional post-graduate fellowship in Anatomic and Surgical Pathology. He continued training at the University of Pennsylvania, completing a residency in general surgery, as well as translational research at the Harrison Department of Surgical Research. After that, he underwent a year of subspecialty training in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Minnesota before happily joining this practice in 2014.
Dr. Lewis is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the program director of the fellowship training program in colon and rectal surgery at Saint Francis Hospital, the only advanced training program of its kind in Connecticut, and the director of the surgical rotation at the Eastern Connecticut Health Network’s family medicine residency.
Most importantly, Dr. Lewis is committed to delivering the best care to his patients, utilizing advanced minimally invasive techniques, including cutting edge robotics, removal of large polyps using flexible endoscopy, and transanal minimally invasive surgery, as well as offering rarely available treatments for fecal incontinence, anal fistulas, and anal cancer prevention.
Vanessa Baratta MD, MHS is a colorectal surgeon at the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford, the largest dedicated colon and rectal surgery group in New England. Dr. Baratta is board certified in general surgery and fellowship-trained at the Lahey Clinic.
Dr. Baratta graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yale University, double majoring in Molecular Biology and French. She obtained her medical degree at Brown University and returned to New Haven, CT to complete her General Surgery residency at Yale. During residency, she obtained a NIH T32 research grant to study the effects of targeted nanoparticle drug delivery in colitis mouse models and completed a Master of Health Science. She also helped create a robotic surgery curriculum with Da Vinci representatives to optimize resident education. She looks forward to applying these skills and robust research training to a career in colorectal surgery.
She completed her subspecialty training in colon and rectal surgery at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts. During fellowship, she focused on minimally invasive techniques for treating colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. She was also trained in advanced endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps. In her practice, she looks forward to providing the highest quality of medical care for her patients. She is proud to work alongside a dedicated team of experts within the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford.
Dr. Chang graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry. He subsequently obtained a M.S. in Biochemistry at Tufts and completed his thesis at UCSF studying the role of tumor markers on microRNA biogenesis. He returned to New England to study medicine at Tufts and completed a fellowship as the Howard Hughes Fellow at Rockefeller University in New York City.
After medical school, he embarked on a General Surgery Residency at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, CT. This led to a research fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as the Garbose Family Foundation Research Fellowship. He eventually returned to Connecticut to complete a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center.
Dr. Chang is excited to join the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford and provide the most innovative and advanced colorectal techniques to his patients. He treats a wide range of conditions, including hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer. He is committed to providing the highest quality of care for his patients.
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.
Andrew Raissis, MD, FACS, 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. Raissis is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He’s dedicated to using the most clinically effective, cutting-edge methods to get the best results for the men and women who entrust their care to him.
Dr. Raissis’s career as a colon and rectal surgeon began with years of higher education. First, he graduated with a biology degree from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and then earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, CT. During his time in medical school, Dr. Raissis volunteered his time providing ambulatory care to underserved homeless and migrant populations.
To complete his training, Dr. Raissis completed his residency at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Today, Dr. Raissis uses his expertise to provide colorectal care for conditions like Crohn's disease, prolapse, fistulas, and colorectal cancer. From preventive screenings to advanced laparoscopic procedures, Dr. Raissis uses the skills he’s acquired to optimize his patients’ whole-body health and wellness.
Robert Lewis, MD, FACS, 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. Lewis is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Lewis earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. After spending time working at the Boston City Hospital, he then pursued his doctorate in medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. While there he completed an additional post-graduate fellowship in Anatomic and Surgical Pathology. He continued training at the University of Pennsylvania, completing a residency in general surgery, as well as translational research at the Harrison Department of Surgical Research. After that, he underwent a year of subspecialty training in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Minnesota before happily joining this practice in 2014.
Dr. Lewis is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the program director of the fellowship training program in colon and rectal surgery at Saint Francis Hospital, the only advanced training program of its kind in Connecticut, and the director of the surgical rotation at the Eastern Connecticut Health Network’s family medicine residency.
Most importantly, Dr. Lewis is committed to delivering the best care to his patients, utilizing advanced minimally invasive techniques, including cutting edge robotics, removal of large polyps using flexible endoscopy, and transanal minimally invasive surgery, as well as offering rarely available treatments for fecal incontinence, anal fistulas, and anal cancer prevention.
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.
Vanessa Baratta MD, MHS is a colorectal surgeon at the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford, the largest dedicated colon and rectal surgery group in New England. Dr. Baratta is board certified in general surgery and fellowship-trained at the Lahey Clinic.
Dr. Baratta graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yale University, double majoring in Molecular Biology and French. She obtained her medical degree at Brown University and returned to New Haven, CT to complete her General Surgery residency at Yale. During residency, she obtained a NIH T32 research grant to study the effects of targeted nanoparticle drug delivery in colitis mouse models and completed a Master of Health Science. She also helped create a robotic surgery curriculum with Da Vinci representatives to optimize resident education. She looks forward to applying these skills and robust research training to a career in colorectal surgery.
She completed her subspecialty training in colon and rectal surgery at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts. During fellowship, she focused on minimally invasive techniques for treating colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. She was also trained in advanced endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps. In her practice, she looks forward to providing the highest quality of medical care for her patients. She is proud to work alongside a dedicated team of experts within the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford.
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.
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.
Lone Star Urology in Austin, Texas, provides specialized care to adults and children over 12. Board-certified urologist Micaela Aleman, MD, sees all patients herself, coordinating their care with the referring physician. The practice has gender-neutral bathrooms and free visitor parking — telemedicine consults are also available for certain patients.
Conditions Dr. Aleman diagnoses and treats include enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), erectile dysfunction, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). In addition to supporting patients with healthy lifestyle choices, Dr. Aleman offers treatments like testosterone replacement therapy using Testopel® pellets and Botox® injections for an overactive bladder.
She also performs various minimally invasive procedures, including circumcisions, vasectomies, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), fitting slings for bladder incontinence, transurethral resection of a bladder tumor (TURBT), and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Dr. Aleman completed her undergraduate training at Stanford University in Stanford, California, and then attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She went to Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, for her urology residency and has been practicing in Austin ever since.
She’s a member of the American Urological Association (AUA), Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, and the Travis County Medical Society. She has privileges at St. David’s Hospital, Seton Medical Center, and North Austin Surgery Center, all in Austin, Texas.
Named a “Superdoctor” by Texas Monthly magazine and a “Top Doctor” in Austin, her patients experience first-hand her clinical expertise and caring, compassionate manner. Spanish- and English-speaking Dr. Aleman offers a unique perspective as a Latinx woman owning a practice in a largely male-dominated field.
Call Lone Star Urology today or book an appointment online to benefit from exceptional diagnosis and treatment for all urological conditions.
Alex Lesani, MD is proud to offer the latest and most advanced treatment options in urology at his practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. With over sixteen years of experience and a patient-centered focus on minimally invasive techniques, it’s no wonder that more Nevadans choose Dr. Lesani for robotic surgery than any other urologist. A board-certified urologist, Dr. Lesani provides care not only to Las Vegans but also to patients from Southern Utah as well as Northern Arizona.
Dr. Lesani attended the University of Texas Health Science Center, where he earned his medical degree. He later completed a surgical internship and urology residency at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, and a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago. He served as an instructor of urology at Northwestern Medical Center prior to joining Las Vegas Urology.
Dr. Lesani adheres to the philosophy that “it’s not the cancer you remove from the patient, but rather it’s the patient you preserve from cancer.” This focus on patient care shines through in his work, and he remains dedicated to providing the safest, least disruptive, minimally invasive care whenever possible, including the latest in robotic procedures.
As a highly respected robotic surgeon and a fellowship-trained urologist in southern Nevada, Dr. Lesani‘s academic work has been presented at urology conferences at home and abroad. In his spare time, he gives back to his peers and the medical community, publishing articles and authoring chapters in books such as the “Mastery of Surgery” and “Management of Urologic Malignancies.” He serves as an invited faculty for the North American Robotic Urology Symposium, an organization dedicated to promoting cutting edge advances in robotics surgery.
At Midtown Urology Associates in Austin, Texas, Dr. Michael Trotter strives to improve the lives of every patient in his care through his specialization in vasectomies, male infertility, prostate health, erectile dysfunction, urinary tract infections, and male and female incontinence.
As a proud lifelong resident of Austin, Dr. Trotter began his education at the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
He expanded his skills and experience through a residency in urology at the University of New Mexico, before returning to Austin and opening Midtown Urology Associates in 2005.
Dr. Trotter is board certified by the American Board of Urology.
When not at work, Dr. Trotter can be found spending time with his wife, daughter, and their dogs. He enjoys the outdoors, and pursues hunting, fishing, and playing golf, among other activities.
Why Urology?
The biggest reason I chose urology is that you go to medical school and do all of these rotations. The ones I kept enjoying the most and had the most fun seemed to be the urologists. There are very few specialties that allow you to follow patients throughout their entire life; kidney stones, for instance, is a life-long disease. So you establish relationships with these patients. You get a unique combination of patient relationships and continue to do surgical-related procedures. It makes it unique compared to a lot of other medical fields. I treat patients the same way I want to be treated. It goes a long way with the empathy you portray. Empathy is difficult for people to know how to express when you haven't gone through it yourself. That is a huge part of how we manage our practice.
