Dr. Britton R West MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1420 8th Avenue Suite 103 Fort Worth TX, 76104About
Dr. Britton West is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. West specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. West 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1973
Tulane University of Louisiana 1973
Tulane University School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Awards
- 2010-2011 Texas Super Doctors
Treatments
- Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer (colon Cancer)
- Colon Cancer
- Constipation
- Genital Warts
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
- Skin Tag
- Aerolase® Technologies
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