UChicago Medicine delivers nationally ranked expertise in cancer, gastroenterology and GI surgery, with a trusted team specializing in common and complex colorectal conditions. We offer advanced robotic and minimally invasive procedures for both cancer and benign disorders, supported by a truly multidisciplinary approach.

Colon and rectal surgery referrals: 773-834-9348

IBD referrals: 1-844-824-4362, more information about IBD referrals

Why refer to the UChicago Medicine colon and rectal surgery team?

  • Comprehensive care for complex cases: Advanced care for GI cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal conditions, pilonidal disease and more
  • Innovation: Leading robotic surgery program, offering the latest minimally invasive techniques
  • Collaboration: Seamless coordination among colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists, oncologists and referring providers
  • Proven results: Decades of experience managing complex cases, with exceptional patient outcomes
  • Recognized expertise: Ranked among the nation's best in by U.S. News & World Report for cancer, gastroenterology and GI surgery
  • Active research program: We welcome referrals for participation in clinical trials
  • Convenient care: Outpatient clinics in Chicago, the suburbs and Crown Point, IN

Our Colorectal Surgery Team

What We Treat

The colon and rectal surgery team at UChicago Medicine cares for patients with a wide range of colorectal diseases and disorders, including:

Treatment Options

Physician Konstantin Umanskiy, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, in surgery

Robotic Surgery

Whenever possible, our surgeons offer robotic surgery to help patients recover quickly and get back to their lives as soon as possible.

Kinga Skowron Olortegui, MD colon rectal surgery

Colectomy

A colectomy is the removal of part or all of the colon, also known as the large intestine.

 Josh Strand and Janice Colwell, RN, discuss his ostomy pouch at the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine

Ostomy

An ostomy is a surgically created opening in which the small or large intestine is brought out through an opening in the abdominal wall.