Ray Scott Daugherty MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1211 UNION AVE SUITE 300 Memphis TN, 38104About
Dr. Ray Daugherty is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in BATON ROUGE, LA. Dr. Daugherty specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Daugherty 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.
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