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Colorectal Cancer SpecialistsPage 5

987 verified specialists treating colorectal cancer from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mayo Clinic, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Marcelo Vela Aquino

Marcelo Vela Aquino, MD

Gastroenterology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyColorectal Cancer Screening
Michael Kim

Michael Kim, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
Surgical Oncology
Jason Hornick

Jason Hornick, MD PhD

Director, Surgical Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital; Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA20+ years
Sarcoma
Jordan Axelrad

Jordan Axelrad, M.D., M.P.H

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Director, Clinical and Translational Research, IBD Center

Gastroenterology

New York, NY10+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ferdinandos Skoulidis

Ferdinandos Skoulidis, M.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology
Andrei Purysko

Andrei Purysko, M.D.

Oncology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Radiation Oncology
Shaker Dakhil

Shaker Dakhil, MD

President, Cancer Center of Kansas

Hematology

Manhattan, KS30+ years
Hematology & Oncology
Lowell Anthony

Lowell Anthony, M.D.

Chief, Medical Oncology; Professor of Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Hematology

Lexington, KY30+ years
GI OncologyHematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
William Mayoral

William Mayoral, MD

Gastroenterology

Orlando, FL30+ years
Hepatology (GI)GI Oncology
Andrew Epstein

Andrew Epstein, M.D.

Associate Attending Physician, Gastrointestinal Oncology

Oncology

New York, NY20+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Michael Wallace

Michael Wallace, MD

Fred C. Andersen Professor of Medicine; Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine; Vice Chairman of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Gastroenterology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years
GI Oncology
David Cave

David Cave, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School; Director of Clinical Gastroenterology Research, UMass Memorial Health

Gastroenterology

Boston, MA30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyGI OncologyInflammatory Bowel Disease
Brian Wolpin

Brian Wolpin, M.D.

Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Center; Director, Hale Family Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Oncology

Boston, MA20+ years
Medical Oncology
Lainie Martin

Lainie Martin, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine (Hematology-Oncology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Leader, Gynecology/Oncology Program

Oncology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Mark Pochapin

Mark Pochapin, MD

Professor

Gastroenterology

New York, NY30+ years
Hepatology (GI)
Peter Enzinger

Peter Enzinger, MD

Director, Center for Esophageal and Gastric Cancer; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Institute Physician

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Yasir Elamin

Yasir Elamin, M.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology; Fellowship Director, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology
Dermot McGovern

Dermot McGovern, M.D., PH.D., MRCP

Joshua L. and Lisa Z. Greer Chair, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Genetics; Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Director of Translational Research, F. Widjaja Inflammatory Bowel Disease Institute; Director of Precision Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Gastroenterology

West Hollywood, CA30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
James Yoo

James Yoo, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Oncology

Boston, MA20+ years
GI Oncology
Michael Grossbard

Michael Grossbard, MD

Professor, Department of Medicine

Hematology

New York, NY30+ years
Hematology & Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of colorectal cancer specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Colorectal Cancer as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a colorectal cancer specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for colorectal cancer depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these colorectal cancer specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal Cancer is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches colorectal cancer care.