William Cirocco, Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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William Cirocco

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

900 Ochsner Boulevard Covington Louisiana, 70433
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About

Dr. William Cirocco is a colorectal surgeon at Ochsner Clinic Foundation, practicing at the Ochsner-MD Anderson Cancer Center in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Cirocco specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus, specifically colorectal cancer (CRC), including screening for CRC. He also manages benign colorectal conditions such as diverticulitis and IBD- Crohns' Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

Wayne State School of Medicin MD 1985

Board Certification

American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Provider Details

Male English
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William Cirocco's Expert Contributions
  • intense rectal pressure after fissurectomy

    It could be one of 3 diagnoses: - recurrent/persistent anal fissure- rectal infection (abscess) which may require drainage- acute hemorrhoid condition- such as thrombosed hemorrhoid Your surgeon should be able to assess the cause and recommend treatment- it may take an examination under anesthesia ("EUA") to figure out what's going on. Good Luck!  READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Rectal cancerColon CancerColonoscopyColectomyProctocolectomyIPAALow Anterior ResectionRectal prolapse

Awards

  • Victor W. Fazio Award 2007 The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 
  • Victor W. Fazio Award 2022 The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 
  • "Unsung Hero" Award 2020 The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 
  • "Star Reviewer" Award 2023 Diseases of the Colon and Rectum 

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons  
  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons  

Areas of research

Rectal Cancer

Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer

Rectal Prolapse

William Cirocco's Practice location

900 Ochsner Boulevard -
Covington, Louisiana 70433
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