Important Alerts
Updates

Effective June 2, 2025, Optum Cardiology and Optum Cardiac Electrophysiology will be relocating to the 100 building on South Bedford Road, on the 3rd Floor. The new suite is just a two-minute walk away.

Effective May 28, 2025, Pediatrics in West Orange located at 35 Park Ave will be relocating to  55 Morris Ave in Springfield.

As of May 19, the OBGYN office in Syosset has relocated to Suite 181 in the same building at 575 Underhill Blvd, Syosset, NY.

As of May 5, 2025, Podiatry in West New York has relocated to 201 State Rt 17 in Rutherford.

As of April 28, 2025, Primary Care in Haddon Heights has relocated to 2 South Black Horse Pike in Mt. Ephraim.

As of April 28, 2025, Cardiology in Haddon Heights has relocated to 322 Route 38, Cherry Hill.

As of  April 21, 2025 Pediatrics – Wall at 1560 State Route 138 has relocated to 3350 State Route 138.

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Office and Urgent Care Closures

Extended Hours in Lake Success  will be closed on Sunday, May 25, Monday, May 26 and Tuesday, May 27..

The Croton-on-Hudson lab is temporarily closed until further notice.

COVID-19 Information and Updates
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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.