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Well i have a referral to a colorectal surgeon for my anal fissure, what doctor or section/unit of the hospital do i go to make an appt, the gi ?

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Dr. Leonard Metildi answered

Maybe: Anal fissures can be treated by a general surgeon, a proctologist or a colorectal surgeon. Your physician can make a referral to a surgeon.

Answered 9/9/2013

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A member asked:

Well i have a referral to a colorectal surgeon for my anal fissure, what doctor or section/unit of the hospital do i go to make an appt, the gi ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leonard Metildi answered

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