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Dr. Patricia Lynne Roberts M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic Burlington MA, 01805About
Dr. Patricia Roberts is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Burlington, MA. Dr. Roberts specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Roberts 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1981
Boston University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Pain
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Practice At 41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Todd D Francone M.D.41 MALL RD BURLINGTON MA 01805
- Dr. Joanne Favuzza D.O.725 Albany St Fl 6 Boston MA 02118
- Dr. Jason Hall MD830 HARRISON AVE BOSTON MA 02118
- Dr. Stephen M Sentovich M.D.830 Harrison Ave Boston MA 02118
- Dr. Brian Frank Hinnebusch M.D.2100 Dorchester Ave Dorchester MA 02124
- Dr. Alan Weldon Hackford MD11 Nevins St Brighton MA 02135
Nearest Hospitals
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITALl
330 MOUNT AUBURN STREET CAMBRIDGE MA 2138WINCHESTER HOSPITALl
41 HIGHLAND AVENUE WINCHESTER MA 1890