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What is a proctologist and what does he do?
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Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 43 years experience
Older terminology: The more current terminology is colorectal surgeon, as they deal with all aspects of colon and rectal diseases including hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, colon screening, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases, ibs, diarrhea, constipation to name a few.
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