Rectal Diseases		Anal and Rectal Diseases
		Anal/Rectal Diseases; Rectal Prolapse

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OUR PHYSICIANS James A Robbins M D FACS FACRS

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Condyloma Accuminatum Condyloma accuminatum are pink to whitish

Condyloma Accuminatum Condyloma accuminatum are pink to whitish growths that occur on the anus and genitalia as a result of infection with the papilloma virus The Human Papilloma Virus HPV is one of the most common viral sexually transmitted diseases STD in the United States today As many as one in five American adults has a genital HPV infection They occur on the penis the vagina the anus and rarely the mouth In the anal area they may be mistaken for hemorrhoids They are spread by contact with the wart which actively sheds viral particles They grow geometrically and may become extensive Warts on other parts of the body such as the hands are caused by different types of HPV Contact with these warts does not seem to cause genital warts

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Colon and Rectal Surgery A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract colon rectum anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means

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A colon rectal surgeon is a general surgeon who has had additional specialized training and has a particular interest in the treatment of diseases affecting the

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Medical Genetics A specialist trained in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with genetically linked diseases This specialist uses modern cytogenetic radiologic and biochemical

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East Tennessee Colon Rectal Surgical Associates Our practice is limited to the specialty of colon and rectal surgery This means we diagnose and treat colon rectal and anal problems We are fellowship trained and

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Ophthalmology Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine which deals with the diseases and surgery of the visual pathways including the eye and brain The word ophthalmology comes from the Greek

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spasm and reducing resting anal canal pressure is essential to achieve long term relief of symptoms Such sphincter manipulation could be either surgical or non surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are one of the commonest conditions of the ano rectum They share their symptoms with a whole series of other diseases and it is this lack of

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical medicine and rehabilitation also referred to as rehabilitation medicine is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing evaluating and treating patients with

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Preventive Medicine A preventive medicine specialist focuses on the health of individuals and defined populations in order to protect promote and maintain health and well being and to prevent

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Urology A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills

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Anesthesiology Anesthesiologists focus on the care of surgical patients and pain relief Like other physicians they evaluate and treat patients and direct the efforts of those on their staffs

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Training Required Three years More Details American Board of Preventive Medicine Psychiatry A psychiatrist specializes in the prevention diagnosis and treatment of mental addictive and emotional disorders such as schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders

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Dermatology A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin mouth external genitalia hair and nails as well as

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Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre hospital setting by directing

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Internal Medicine A personal physician who provides long term comprehensive care in the office and the hospital managing both common and complex illness of adolescents adults and the elderly

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