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Colorectal Surgery Medical Professionals

How to Refer Patients to the UH Division of Colorectal Surgery

Studies have shown a positive relationship between surgeon experience and clinical outcomes for a number of surgical procedures. To ensure patients have the best results possible, consider referring patients to a surgeon highly specialized in the specific surgery needed. The University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Division of Colorectal Surgery has specialized and highly experienced surgeons with expertise in the broadest range of common and complex colorectal conditions and advanced surgical techniques.

As a referring physician, you will receive complete, ongoing communication provided by our multidisciplinary team with the goal of keeping you informed about your patient’s progress during all stages of treatment.

Patient Referrals

To refer a patient, call 216-844-7874 or contact our physicians directly at the numbers provided below.

Jordan Winter, MD

Jordan Winter, MD

Administrative Director, UH Digestive Health Institute
Director, Surgical Services, UH Seidman Cancer Center
Division Chief, Surgical Oncology, UH Cleveland Medical Center
216-844-5777

Ronald Charles, MD

Ronald Charles, MD

216-844-2432

Expertise

  • Anal Cancer
  • Anorectal Disease (Anorectal Abscess and Fistulas, Anal Fissures, Hemorrhoids)
  • Colon and Rectal Cancer including Recurrent Colon and Rectal Cancer
  • Continent Ileostomies
  • Diverticular Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Ostomy Surgery
  • Rectal Prolapse

Surgical Techniques and Procedures

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
  • Reoperative J-Pouch Surgery
  • Reoperative Colorectal Surgery
  • Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
Meagan Costedio, MD

Meagan Costedio, MD

216-593-1315

Expertise

  • Anal Cancer
  • Anorectal Disease (Anorectal Abscess and Fistulas, Anal Fissures, Condyloma, Hemorrhoids)
  • Colon and Rectal Cancer
  • Diverticular Disease
  • Endometriosis-related Bowel Complications
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) and Translational IBD care from Adolescents to Adults
  • Ostomy Surgery
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Surgical Treatment for Slow Transit Constipation

Surgical Techniques and Procedures

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
  • Minimally Invasive Reoperative Surgery
  • Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
  • Transanal Total Mesenteric Excision (taTME)
  • Screening and Diagnostic Colonoscopy
  • Advanced Endoscopy Techniques (Dilation, Large Polyps, Treatment of Anastomotic Complications)
Michael Liu, MD

Michael Liu, MD

440-250-2468

Expertise

  • Anal Cancer
  • Anorectal Disease (Anorectal Abscess and Fistulas, Anal Fissures, Condyloma, Hemorrhoids)
  • Colon and Rectal Cancer
  • Diverticular Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Ostomy Surgery

Surgical Techniques and Procedures

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
  • Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
  • Screening and Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Jill Peysha, MD

Jill Peysha, MD

440-953-5712

Expertise

  • Anal Cancer
  • Anorectal Disease (Anorectal Abscess and Fistulas, Anal Fissures, Condyloma, Hemorrhoids)
  • Colon and Rectal Cancer
  • Diverticular Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Ostomy Surgery
  • Rectal Prolapse

Surgical Techniques and Procedures

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
  • Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
  • Screening and Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Emily Steinhagen, MD

Emily Steinhagen, MD

216-844-5025

Expertise

  • Anal Cancer
  • Anorectal Disease (Anal HPV, Anal Dysplasia, Anorectal Abscess and Fistulas, Anal Fissures, Condyloma, Hemorrhoids)
  • Colon and Rectal Cancer
  • Diverticular Disease
  • Hereditary and Early Onset Colorectal Cancer (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Lynch Syndrome)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Ostomy Surgery
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Rectovaginal Fistula

Surgical Techniques and Procedures

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
  • Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
Trevor Teetor, MD

Trevor Teetor, MD

216-593-1720

Expertise

  • Anal Cancer
  • Anorectal Disease (Anorectal Abscess and Fistulas, Anal Fissures, Condyloma, Hemorrhoids)
  • Colon and Rectal Cancer
  • Diverticular Disease
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Inguinal Hernias
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Ostomy Surgery
  • Rectal Prolapse

Surgical Techniques and Procedures

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
  • Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
  • Screening and Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Kristen Westfall, MD

Kristen Westfall, MD

216-844-5776

Expertise

  • Anal Cancer
  • Anorectal Disease (Anorectal Abscess and Fistulas, Anal Fissures, Condyloma, Hemorrhoids)
  • Colon and Rectal Cancer
  • Diverticular Disease
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Ostomy Surgery
  • Rectal Prolapse

Surgical Techniques and Procedures

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
  • Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
  • Screening and Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Donya Woconish, CNP

Donya Woconish, CNP

216-983-5892

Expertise

  • Anorectal Disease (Anorectal Abscess and Fistulas, Anal Fissures, Condyloma, Hemorrhoids)
  • Chronic Constipation
  • Fecal Incontinence