Dr. Alexis Grucela M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
207 East 84th St 4th Floor New York NY, 10028About
Dr. Alexis Grucela is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Grucela specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Grucela 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
Mount Sinai School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS- 2012
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- 2011
Provider Details
Treatments
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Crohn's Disease
- Rectal Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anal Cancer
Fellowships
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation Colon/Rectal Surgery 2011
Experience & Accolades
- Assistant Professor, Department of SurgeryNYU Langone Medical Center
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