Dr. Valentine Nfongen Nfonsam MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1501 N Campbell Ave Dep't Of Surgery Tucson AZ, 85724About
Dr. Valentine Nfonsam is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Nfonsam specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Nfonsam 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
University of Illinois College of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Is it time to lower the recommended screening age for colorectal cancer?
- Ratio images and ultraviolet C excitation in autofluorescence imaging of neoplasms of the human colon.
- An extended paIn relief trial utilizing the infiltration of a long-acting Multivesicular liPosome foRmulation Of bupiVacaine, EXPAREL (IMPROVE): a Phase IV health economic trial in adult patients undergoing ileostomy reversal.
- Patients Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer in Rural Areas in Arizona Typically Present with Higher Stage Disease.
- Increased Incidence of Early Onset Colorectal Cancer in Arizona: A Comprehensive 15-year Analysis of the Arizona Cancer Registry.
- Treatment of accidental perianal injection of topical thrombin with intravenous antithrombin.
- Assessing the national trends in colon cancer among Native Americans: A 12 year SEER database study.
- Preoperative anemia and outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for inflammatory bowel disease.
- Status of Resident Attrition From Surgical Residency in the Past, Present, and Future Outlook.
Treatments
- Diverticular Disease, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Hemorrhoids And More
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Genital Warts
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
Fellowships
- (Colon & Rectal Surgery), UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, TAMPA, FL 2009
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