Anorectal Fistula near Round Rock, TX

Care Philosophy: Patients with problems of the colon, rectum, and anus are frequently embarrassed, frustrated, and anxious. We ensure that patients are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect, while striving to provide the best possible care in a cost-conscious approach.

Care Philosophy: "I am thrilled to care for the patients of the Austin and greater Austin community. It is never easy to visit a Colon and Rectal Surgeon and it is therefore my goal to make your visit and care with me as comfortable and seamless as possible. Colorectal care can range from simple to complex and it is important to discuss all modalities of treatment and come to a mutual decision as to a plan of care. I have a particular interest in colon as well as rectal cancer, anorectal disorders, diverticular disease, and operative management of inflammatory bowel disease. I am committed to providing excellent, state-of-the-art care in the evaluation and treatment of all diseases and disorders affecting the small intestine, colon, rectum and anus.

Care Philosophy: The goal of our physicians and staff is to provide quality, comprehensive care to patients afflicted with problems of the colon and rectum. The patient is the focus for all decision - medical and economical - because restoring and maintaining your health and well-being are our common goals. In keeping with our mission of patient-centered care, we place prime importance on the physician-patient relationship . We encourage open communication about your medical care to allow changes and to improve results.

Biography: Dr. Izfar is a minimally invasive surgeon who specializes in treatment of colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and pelvis organ prolapse. She also has a special interest in functional disorders, such as constipation, fecal incontinence, and pelvic floor disorders.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Mayoral is board certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He specializes in complicated colon and rectal surgical diseases and provides personalized patient care. Additionally, Dr. Mayoral is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with the greater San Antonio community. He believes that every patient's problem, simple or complex, can be managed and treated with compassion and understanding. Having served in the United States Army for more than twenty years, Dr. Mayoral is proud to continue his service through teaching military surgical residents, and providing them with a unique educational opportunity.

Biography: Dr. Lewis completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX,on a scholarship from the United States Air Force. Following General Surgerytraining at Wilford Hall Medical Center, he traveled to Connecticut for specialtytraining in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Lewis then served as residency programdirector at Wilford Hall Medical Center and assistant program director for surgeryat UT Health Science Center San Antonio.After serving honorably for 18 years, Lieutenant Colonel Lewis returned to SanAntonio to enter private practice in 2012. His military experience taught him anappreciation for professionalism, leadership, and a collaborative approach toproblem-solving. These core values have served Dr. Lewis well throughout hisbusy surgical practice. While skilled in all aspects of Colorectal Surgery, hisprimary clinical interests are Colorectal Cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Disease,where a team approach to patient-centered care is paramount. He achieved andmaintains Board Certification from both the American Board of Surgery and theAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.When not taking care of patients, Dr. Lewis enjoys traveling, golfing, hiking, andspending time with his extended family. He and his wife, Jennifer, are the proudparents of four very accomplished children.

Care Philosophy: CHI St. Joseph Health practitioners proudly provide personalized care at every stage of life. Our physicians and clinicians emphasize preventative medicine, tending to the physical, mental, and emotional health of our patients. We believe in the value of life-long partnerships between patients, families, and providers in order to deliver you compassionate healthcare, closer to home.

Biography: John H. Winston, III, MD, FACS, FASCRS is a Diplomate of the American Board of Colorectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. His main surgical interest includes pelvic floor physiology, minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery, local excision of rectal cancer and dynamic magnetic resonance defecography. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, and completed a residency program in colon and rectal surgery at The Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Winston served as a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio from 2008 to 2015. Dr. Winston has completed many special training courses in the field of colorectal surgery. He is a member of many medical professional organizations and societies.

Care Philosophy: Central Texas Colon and Rectal Surgeons is a single specialty practice of seven surgeons in three locations serving the greater Central Texas region. We specialize in the treatment of colon, rectal and anal disease, both common and rare. Typical patients present for: colon cancer screening including colonoscopy; early diagnosis and treatment of colon, recal and anal cancer; surgical management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (including Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease); Diverticulitis and benign anorectal disease (hemorrhoids, fissure, fistula, condyloma, abscess).

Care Philosophy: CHI St. Joseph Health practitioners proudly provide personalized care at every stage of life. Our physicians and clinicians emphasize preventative medicine, tending to the physical, mental, and emotional health of our patients. We believe in the value of life-long partnerships between patients, families, and providers in order to deliver you compassionate healthcare, closer to home.

Care Philosophy: When you come to see a surgeon, or any doctor for that matter, chances are that you are at your most vulnerable. I understand your predicament and try to respect your position to the best of my ability. The ultimate goal by the end of our encounter is that you feel comfortable, understand the full breadth of your problem, all of the potential solutions and the risks associated with each. You will have all the confidence and information to make an educated decision about your care.