Anorectal Fistula near Aurora, CO

Biography: Dr. Strutt relocated to Denver after completing two Fellowships in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando (Orlando Regional Medical Center) in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Strutt completed his General Surgery Residency at Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Strutt received his medical degree from Saba University, and undergraduate degree from Northeastern University. Originally from South Africa, Dr. Strutt moved to the United States when he was in high school. Dr. Strutt specializes in colon and rectal surgery, with an emphasis on cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulitis. He offers broad experience in laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as traditional surgery. Dr. Strutt also performs colonoscopies and manages all aspects of anal rectal diseases, including hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, and fecal incontinence. Dr. Strutt has published and presented nationally on the surgical treatment of various colorectal diseases.

Care Philosophy: "One of the unique aspects of colorectal surgery is the opportunity to provide a diverse spectrum of care," says Dr. Sang. He enjoys delivering both primary care for patients with anorectal conditions or those needing colonoscopies, as well as highly complex abdominal and pelvic care for both benign and malignant conditions. He is always looking for opportunities to connect with physicians of other specialties to deliver high-quality multidisciplinary services for the most challenging cases, whether it is joint multi-specialty operations, or comprehensive tumor boards. His goal is to deliver expedient care and return patients to their highest level of independence and quality of life.

Biography: Dr. Brown is a Denver native and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He attended the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington for his undergraduate degree and the University of Colorado for medical school. Dr. Brown did his General Surgery Residency at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. He completed Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at Creighton University in Omaha. Dr. Brown has been specializing in Colon and Rectal Surgery since 2002. He treats colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. He performs colonoscopy and manages all aspects of anal disease such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, and fecal incontinence. Dr. Brown was named one of Denver's ``Top Doctors`` by 5280 Magazine in 2006.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Schatz' patients and referring providers enjoy open communication with her as she maintains a commitment to being available, attentive and communicative. She cares for each patient with empathy, exceptional clinical judgement and careful follow-up.

Biography: Dr. David Longcope grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts. He graduated Cum Laude from Colby College in Waterville, Maine where he majored in Chemistry. He performed his medical school training at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Longcope completed his 5 years of general surgery training at the State University of New York in Syracuse. He then went on to do an additional year of fellowship training in Colon and Rectal Surgery at The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Dr. Longcope was in practice for 6 years in New Orleans as a colon and rectal surgeon and was an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at Tulane University.He was forced to permanently move his practice to Colorado after hurricane Katrina in 2005 and joined Dr. Sgambati. Dr. Longcope specializes in laparoscopic surgery and instructs surgeons across the country on performing this advanced technique. He also has a special interest in anorectal disease and surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis), diverticulitis, and colorectal cancer.Dr. Longcope is married and his interests include woodworking, hiking, biking, skiing, and running and he has finished the Leadville Trail 100 twice.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Shipman believes in treating each child as she would want a member of her family treated. She enjoys getting to know her patients and their families and is dedicated to providing the most effective and least invasive treatments possible, often innovating care plans and techniques whenever necessary.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Lai is committed to providing the most effective, least invasive treatments possible. She treats each patient as if he/she is her own with a goal of simply making patients feel better and putting a smile on their faces.

Care Philosophy: I believe in working with each patient as a team. Together, we work out an accurate diagnosis and then find a solution that will provide a safe, effective, healthy outcome. It is important to us to address our patients' needs in a timely manner, returning them to the lives they love.

Care Philosophy: I strive to develop a mutually trusting relationship with my patients so that I am able to educate them and their loved ones about their medical condition and help guide them through available treatment options. My objective is to help all my patients work toward their health related goals and improve their quality of life.

Care Philosophy: Providing expert advice and consultation on matters of surgical treatment and serving as exemplary resources for our community, while placing the interests of our patients above all else.