Find a colorectal surgeon near you
Colorectal surgeons treat the colon, rectum and anus, including colon cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids.
Colorectal surgeons1,846Medicare-enrolled nationwide
States50with at least one colorectal surgeon
Most inTX311 in Texas
Per 100,000 people0.6U.S. average
Colorectal surgeons by state
Darker states have more colorectal surgeons for their population. Select a state to see its cities.
Colorectal surgeons per 100,000 residents
Cities with the most colorectal surgeons
Every state
Questions about colorectal surgeons
What does a colorectal surgeon do?
Colorectal surgeons treat the colon, rectum and anus, including colon cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids.
How many colorectal surgeons are there in the U.S.?
1,846 colorectal surgeons are enrolled in Medicare according to CMS (data imported October 2026), about 0.6 for every 100,000 people. Texas has the most, with 311.
How do I find a colorectal surgeon near me?
Choose your state, then your city, to see every Medicare-enrolled colorectal surgeon practicing there with their address, phone number and hospital affiliations. If you have insurance other than Original Medicare, check the doctor is in your plan's network before booking.
Related specialties
Counts are distinct clinicians whose primary Medicare specialty is colorectal surgery; a clinician practicing in several cities appears in each city. Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians national file, imported October 2026; population from the U.S. Census Bureau. About the data.