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Important Alerts
Office and Urgent Care Closures

On Wed. July 17, all Urgent Care offices located in Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster and Westchester counties will be closing at 5pm EST, and will reopen on Thurs. July 18 at 8am EST.

Cardiology-Jersey City is temporarily closed, while Cardiology-Newark is closed permanently.

The Croton-on-Hudson lab and the Patterson lab are temporarily closed until further notice.

Updates

Effective June 24, 2024, Charles Kutler, MD has moved to the Poughkeepsie Columbia Campus located at 30 Columbia Street, NY 12601.

Effective June 17, 2024, Maryanne Wysell, MD, Jason Rubin, MD, FACP,  and Saad Yousuf, MD, have moved back to the Poughkeepsie Columbia Campus located at 30 Columbia Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

To make an appointment with former CareMount Women’s Health, please call the office directly. Online scheduling has been temporarily suspended.

Optum Medical Care, P.C. (formerly CareMount) has upgraded our billing system to ensure that you have a simple, clear and convenient payment experience. To securely view and pay your bills online, visit pay.optum-ny.com.

Effective Tuesday, February 20, 2024, changes have been made to the New York flu clinic hours and locations. Please check the webpage for the most up-to-date information.  

Recording/Photography Not Permitted on Premises

COVID-19 Information and Updates

The new COVID-19 vaccine is available at our clinics.

Please note available supply below:

– Supply is limited as we receive weekly deliveries.
– Moderna is available for children and adults (ages 6 months and up)

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Home ❯ Services and specialties ❯ Colon and rectal surgery

Conditions and diseases

Our Optum colorectal surgeons are experienced in treating a variety of acute and chronic conditions for you and your family.

  • Acute diverticulitis: pouches that form in the colon and become infected
  • Anal abscess or fistula: buildup of germs in glands near the anus
  • Anal fissure: a tear in the tissue that lines the anal canal
  • Colon cancer: cancer in the large intestine
  • Crohn’s disease: a problem when the colon becomes swollen and painful
  • Hemorrhoids: swollen and bleeding veins around the anus
  • Pilonidal cyst: an abnormal pocket of skin usually located near the tailbone
  • Rectal bleeding: any blood that passes through the anus
  • Rectal cancer: cancer that begins in the rectum, and can extend to the last several inches of the large intestine
  • Ulcerative colitis: pain and swelling in the lining of your colon

Our colorectal surgeons will treat your condition with the most advanced techniques and equipment, helping to ensure your comfort and a quick recovery.

  • Anorectal surgery: procedure related to the anus and rectum
  • Botox shot: to ease pain or swelling near the anus
  • Colonoscopy: an exam that uses a tube with a lens to examine the inside of your colon
  • Infrared photocoagulation (for hemorrhoids): Your doctor can use infrared light to reduce their size, shots of medicine to break down their cells, and bands to cut off their blood supply
  • Laparoscopic and robotic abdominal surgery: this involves minimally-invasive surgery using small openings to care for colon and rectal issues

Medical care and help

If you are experiencing pain or discomfort, reach out to your primary care physician right away. If you need immediate attention for a procedure, our colorectal surgeons offer same-day visits.

To find a colorectal surgeon near you, visit our Providers page.

Contact us if you have any questions.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.