Dr. Heidi K Chua MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1040 N Mason Rd Pob1 Ste 120 Saint Louis MO, 63141About
Dr. Heidi Chua is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Chua specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Chua 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 Missouri Med School 1994
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cervical necrotising fasciitis consequent to mastoid infection.
- Unusual bacterial infections and colorectal carcinoma--Streptococcus bovis and Clostridium septicum: report of three cases.
- Detection of betanodavirus in juvenile barramundi, Lates calcarifer (Bloch), by antigen capture ELISA.
- Adenocarcinoma developing at an ileostomy: report of a case and review of the literature.
- Segmental vs. extended colectomy: measurable differences in morbidity, function, and quality of life.
- Synchronous rectal and hepatic resection of rectal metastatic disease.
- Restoration of the Dopamine Transporter through Cell Therapy Improves Dyskinesia in a Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease.
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Aerolase® Technologies
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