About Us
The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery was established in 2013. Since then, we have grown into a strong division of six surgeons, establishing a presence throughout San Diego with practices in Hillcrest, La Jolla, Encinitas and the Veterans Administration. Our faculty provide innovative, high-quality care to patients with complex conditions, such as colon and rectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, and complicated benign disease such as diverticulitis, anorectal disorders and pelvic floor conditions. We work collaboratively with physicians from the Digestive Diseases Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center and Center for Pelvic Health for unparalleled multidisciplinary care. Additionally, our surgeons serve as leaders in professional organizations, imparting groundbreaking research and surgical techniques to peers around the world.
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                                                            Faculty & Staff
                                                            Learn more about our team of surgeons specializing in colorectal surgery and our staff that supports the division.
                              Meet Our Team
                             
                        
                                                        
                        
                    
                                                
                     
                 
               
        
                                
            
    
                            
        
    
               
       
      
                                      
                                                        
                                    
            
                                                
                        
                        
                                                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                    
                        
                        
                            
                        
            
            
            
                                
            
    
                            
        
    
               
       
      
                                      
                                                                
                                                            
                                
            
            
                        
                        
                        
                                  
            
                
                    
                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                            
                                                        
                        
                                                        
                                                            Gut Check: The ASCRS Podcast
                                                            From clinical cases to career stages, we talk about the life and practice of colorectal surgeons from "top-to-bottom". Gut Check is the official podcast of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. Our Co-Hosts Alex Ky, MD, Avery Walker, MD, Biddy Das, MD, Erin King-Mullins, MD, Jonathan Abelson, MD and Sam Eisenstein, MD
                              Listen to the Gut Check podcast