Important Alerts
Office and Urgent Care Closures

Effective September 10, 2023, Carroll Gardens Urgent Care is closed.

Effective September 8, 2023, Plainview radiology is closed.

The Croton-on-Hudson lab, the Mahopac lab and the Patterson lab are temporarily closed until October 31, 2023.

The Women’s Health Center lab Poughkeepsie will be temporarily closed until October 31, 2023.

The Fishkill Merritt Campus lab will be temporarily closed from September 25 – October 8, 2023.

The Jefferson Valley Campus lab will be temporarily closed on September 30 and Saturdays for the month of October (October 7, 14, 21, and 28).

Effective August 15, the pediatric and internal medicine offices at 2440 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ are closed and providers have transition to surrounding locations.

April 29, the Drive-Thru COVID-19 RNA testing locations are closed. For COVID-19 testing visit one of our Urgent care offices.

Updates

Attention former CareMount Medical patients: A new and improved Patient Portal is here.

Recording/Photography Not Permitted on Premises

 

COVID-19 Information and Updates

At this time, the new COVID-19 vaccine is currently unavailable at our sites. We will update the website when it becomes available, please check back for 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.