3 Best Proctologists in Washington, DC

“Dr. Brian Lim Bello completed his medical education at Virginia Commonwealth University. He obtained his residency training from the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Brian Lim Bello holds Board Certification for Colon and Rectal Surgery, Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology from the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is an expert in the treatment of colon cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, complex anorectal disorders, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, diverticulitis, fecal incontinence, chronic constipation, rectal cancer, anal cancer, pelvic floor disorders, colonoscopy, transanal endoscopic microsurgery, and general surgery. Dr. Brian Lim Bello has advanced training in performing robotic surgery for major colon and rectal surgery and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. He also has an interest in researching enhanced recovery protocols and outcomes after surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Brian Lim Bello holds affiliations with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.”

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“Dr. Sara E. Berkey graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine, where she was named valedictorian and inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed her general surgery residency and fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Sara E. Berkey is a board-certified, fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon. Her treatment methods include both medical and surgical techniques. She completed special training to perform minimally invasive robotic surgery using the da Vinci® robotic surgery system. Dr. Sara E. Berkey focuses on clinical interests that include improving the quality of life for patients with pelvic floor conditions and inflammatory bowel disease. She treats young people with colorectal cancer. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, and the Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Sara E. Berkey is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center.”

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“Dr. Preetha Ali is board-certified in general and colon and rectal surgery. She did her medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Preetha Ali completed general surgery at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT, and finished her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of benign and malignant diseases in the colon and rectum. Dr. Preetha Ali has a special interest in clinical areas including Colon Cancer Surgery, Hemorrhoid Surgery, Rectal Cancer, Repair of Paracolostomy Hernia, Repair of Rectal Prolapse, Repair of Rectourethral Fistula, Repair of Rectovaginal Fistula, Surgical Treatment of Crohn's Disease, and Surgical Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She focuses on improving the quality of life in women with pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Preetha Ali is an expert in minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery via laparoscopic and robotic approaches for colorectal cancer and diverticulitis. She is a multilingual physician who speaks Spanish, Tamil, and English. She is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.”

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