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Dr. Sherif Rizk MD, Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Dr. Sherif Rizk MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(15)
320 E NORTH AVE STE 261 PITTSBURGH PA, 15212
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About

Dr. Sherif Rizk is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Rizk specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Rizk 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

Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1981

Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1981

Board Certification

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Treatments

  • Obesity
  • Colon Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Colon Polyps
  • Diverticulosis
  • Vascular Disease
  • Aerolase® Technologies

Dr. Sherif Rizk MD's Practice location

Sherif Rizk

4815 Liberty Ave M-56 -
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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New patients: 412-681-8114
Fax: 412-605-6320

320 E NORTH AVE STE 261 -
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
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New patients: 412-359-3901
Fax: 412-359-4514

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Dr. Sherif Rizk MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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