Expert Care for Your Comfort and Confidence
Living with colon and rectal issues can be difficult to talk about and even harder to live with. At The Christ Hospital Health Network, our colorectal surgeons are trusted for outcomes that restore comfort, confidence, and independence.
Using advanced minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques, they plan each procedure with precision to reduce discomfort, speed recovery, and help you get back to life on your terms.
If it's colon and rectal surgery, it's at Christ.
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Meet Our Care Team
Janice Rafferty, MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
Interests: Colon cancer, rectal cancer, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Proctology, Volvulus Condition
John Frankel, MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
Interests: Colon cancer, rectal cancer, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Proctology, Volvulus Condition, Fecal Incontinence
Sara Pulskamp, CNP, CWOCN
Nurse Practitioner
Interests: Colon and Rectal Surgery Postoperative Care, Bowl Incontinence, Constipation, Ostomy Care, Rectal Prolapse, Anal issues, Abscess, Hemorrhoids, Proctalgia, Pilonidal Cysts
Conditions We Treat
We offer consultations and second opinions at convenient locations in both Northern Kentucky (Ft. Wright) and Cincinnati (Liberty Township and Mt. Auburn), with surgeries performed at the state-of-the-art surgical centers of The Christ Hospital Health Network.
We collaborate with multiple specialties to ensure all aspects of your care are addressed. We are specially trained and experienced in minimally invasive treatments including:
- Cancer (Colon, Rectal, Anal)
- Fecal Incontinence
- Fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease)
- Ostomy Care
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Pilonidal Cysts
- Proctology (Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissures, Rectal Prolapse, Other Anorectal Disorders)
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectal Surgery Postoperative Care
- Volvulus Condition
- Colonic Inertia
- Diverticulitis
Leading the Way in Minimally Invasive Care
We are experts in minimally invasive colon and rectal procedures, including the use of state-of-the-art robotic system, Da Vinci Xi, fully controlled by our surgeons. Minimally invasive procedures can lead to:
- Smaller incisions and less scarring
- Significantly reduced pain and risk of infection
- Minimal blood loss
- Shorter hospital stays and earlier return to normal activities
- Optimal clinical outcomes
Why Choose Robotic Surgery at The Christ Hospital?
The Christ Hospital offers many advantages compared to traditional open surgery and even laparoscopic surgery. Here’s how our robotic surgery outcomes compare:
Expert Care Close to Home
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2139 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-585-2000
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