Colon & Rectal Center

For the diagnosis and treatment of common and complex colon and rectal diseases and disorders, The Colon and Rectal Center at Mercy provides an umbrella of services including laparoscopy, colonoscopy, cutting edge technologies like the M2A capsule, and surgical procedures for numerous conditions including colon and rectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease and other gastrointestinal medical issues.

"Our surgeons are skilled in sphincter preservation in patients who have cancers of the rectum. They have access to state of the art equipment and the expertise of noted oncologists and other clinical support services that come with being part of a nationally recognized medical institution," says Debra Vachon, M.D., director of the The Colon and Rectal Center and a nationally recognized colon and rectal specialist.

At The Colon and Rectal Center at Mercy, every patient is treated with dignity and respect. Physicians like gastroenterologist Michael Cox, M.D., whose efforts helped lead the Maryland legislature to make colon-rectal screening a mandated health benefit, work with you to tailor a treatment path for your individual needs.

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the nation. Twenty-five percent of patients at the age of 50 will have polyps removed during routine colonoscopy and thereby greatly reduce their risk of colon cancer. That's why early detection is so important. At The Colon and Rectal Center at Mercy, we educate our patients about the risk factors of colon-rectal disease?to give them with the tools they need, including information on diet and exercise?to ensure the quality of their lives.

Now Accepting New Patients.
Most Insurances Accepted.

Please call for an appointment.
Phone: 410-783-5800
Tollfree: 1-800-MD-Mercy (1-800-636-3729)