Accuracy, control, and focus – skills that make all the difference, whether you're navigating the surgical field or the football one, as Sam Hubbard will tell you.
We're revolutionizing abdominal surgery with a playbook that combines the precision of leading-edge robotics with the expertise of a surgical all-stars roaster to get you back in the game sooner, with less pain and downtime.
Celebrated by U.S. News & World Report as Cincinnati's #1 Hospital, we approach surgery with the same mindset as drafting top talent for a winning season—focusing on the best team members, leveraging their individual skills, and powering them with the latest technology to get the best results.
Colon & Rectal Surgery
General Surgery
Featured Surgeons
The board-certified general and colorectal surgeons at The Christ Hospital Health Network are skilled in tackling a wide array of conditions using both laparoscopic and robotic platforms, always opting for the minimally invasive route to keep your time sidelined by surgery as brief as possible.
This elite team is adept in conventional and advanced techniques, ensuring you receive the most effective evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Our roster also includes a state-of-the-art patient cart equipped with four interactive robotic arms, a high-definition vision system, and patented Endowrist instruments, pushing the boundaries of surgical precision.
John Frankel, MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Interests: Colon cancer, rectal cancer, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Proctology, Volvulus Condition, Fecal Incontinence
Locations: Mt. Auburn, Fort Wright
Janice Rafferty, MD
Interests: Colon cancer, rectal cancer, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Proctology, Volvulus Condition
Locations: Mt. Auburn, Liberty Township
David Fischer, MD
General Surgery
Interests: Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Gallbladder Removal, Endocrine Surgery
Locations: Mt. Auburn, Liberty Township
Mo Gerdvisheh, MD
General Surgery
Interests: Robotic Surgery, Complex Hernia Repair, Intestinal Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Appendix, Soft Tissue and Melanoma
Locations: Mt. Auburn, Fort Wright, Montgomery
Jonathan Schilling, MD
General Surgery
Interests: Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery, Advanced Wound Care, Intestinal Surgery, Hernia Repair, Gallbladder Removal, Soft Tissue Surgery
Locations: Mt. Auburn, Anderson, Liberty Township
Steven Weber, MD
General Surgery
Interests: Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery, Advanced Wound Care, Intestinal Surgery, Hernia Repair, Gallbladder Removal, Soft Tissue Surgery
Locations: Mt. Auburn, Anderson, Liberty Township
Colon & Rectal Surgery
General Surgery
Exceptional Outcomes and the Finest Experiences
We do everything it takes to ensure you're not just back to baseline, but ready to win in every aspect of life. Consultations and second opinions are available at several convenient locations in Anderson, Fort Wright, Green Township, Liberty Township, Mt. Auburn and Montgomery.
Colon Disorders
Cancer, tumor, polyp, diverticulitis, colitis
Gallbladder
Gallstones, cholecystitis, gallbladder cancer
Skin & Soft Tissue
Lipoma, skin cysts, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers
Solid Organ Tumors
Adrenal glands, spleen, liver
Stomach & Small Intestine
Reflux (GERD), hiatal and paraoesophageal hernias, achalasia, ulcers, tumors, obstruction
Robotic-assisted surgery at our network is a game-changer that leads to:
- Smaller incisions, less scarring, lower hernia rate
- Significantly reduced pain and risk of infection
- Minimal blood loss
- Shorter hospital stays and earlier return to normal activities
- Optimal clinical outcomes
Colon & Rectal Surgery
General Surgery
Award Winning Care from Cincinnati's #1 Hospital
Colon & Rectal Surgery
General Surgery
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2139 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-585-2000
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