Colorectal Surgical Specialists
CYBIL CORNING, MD
FACS, FASCRS
Peter Lee,
MD, FACS
Stefanie Schluender,
MD, FACS, FASCRS
Jennifer Ford,
FNP-BC, RNFA
Susan Gabbard,
MSN, FNP-C, RNFA
Sarah Plummer,
FNP-C, CRNFA
Practice Highlights
Robotic colorectal surgery since 2014
WELL-ESTABLISHED ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY (ERAS) PROGRAM
High-resolution anoscopy
Multidisciplinary GI tumor board
Sphincter-sparing surgery for rectal carcinoma
Sacral nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence
Anal manometry
Welcome to our practice. We are committed to providing our patients with treatment plans focused squarely on each patient and their unique needs. Our comprehensive and compassionate approach delivers expert care from experienced colorectal surgeons, proven treatments, and empathy at every step.
Colorectal Surgical Specialists, our network community members, are highly trained and offer surgical care with leading-edge technology such as minimally invasive robotics to help preserve your normal functions.
Known for their robotic colorectal surgery and well-established ERAS program, the doctors at Colorectal Surgical Specialists have been named TOP DOCTOR by Castle Connolly for a combined 23 years, and are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons.
Colorectal Diseases We Treat
LEADERS IN ROBOTICS
Colorectal Surgical Specialists have been utilizing minimally invasive robotics in their surgical procedures since 2014. In fact, our practice has the highest volume of robotic colorectal surgery in Tucson.
PARTNERS IN COLORECTAL CARE
Colorectal Surgical Specialists is proud to work with Tucson Medical Center – recognized as high performing in colon cancer surgery and as Tucson’s best hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
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COMPLETE CARE
Our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program ensures you have the care you need not just before and during your procedure, but after it as well. This distinctive multimodal preoperative care pathway has set us apart since 2013.
GI TUMOR BOARD
Our multidisciplinary GI tumor board elevates patient care and management. This practice helps our teams of oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and nurse navigators ensure all aspects of care are being reviewed for better patient outcomes.