Dr. Jon Stuart Hourigan M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
800 Rose Street, Department Of Surgery Room C225 Lexington KY, 40536About
Dr. Jon Hourigan is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Hourigan specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Hourigan often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Genital Warts
- Colon Polyps
- Aerolase® Technologies
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