In the Proctology Specialist Search, you'll find gastroenterology experts who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the rectum. Do you suffer from
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A proctologist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the rectum and anus. To make a diagnosis, the proctologist uses procedures such as proctoscopy (examination of the anal canal) and rectoscopy (rectal examination). During these examinations, tissue samples can also be taken, and polyps and hemorrhoids can be treated. Both procedures carry an extremely low risk and are painless or cause only minimal discomfort. If desired, a painkiller or sedative injection can be administered.
Among the most common conditions a proctologist treats are
Every physician listed in the Leading Medicine Guide has attained the highest level of training and certification within their respective medical specialty society. Furthermore, we contacted this physician based, among other factors, on their case volume (surgeries, treatments, and therapies), which we determined by cross-referencing various publicly available sources. Following discussions with the selected physicians and the directors of the medical facilities, as well as a subsequent internal review, they were admitted to the Leading Medicine Guide.
The quality assurance of the Leading Medicine Guide is further ensured by 8 admission criteria. Each member must meet at least 6 of them:
