Dr. Nimalan Arjun Jeganathan MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
500 UNIVERSITY DR HERSHEY PA, 17033About
Dr. Nimalan Jeganathan is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in HERSHEY, PA. Dr. Jeganathan specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Jeganathan 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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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 2010
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