Dr. David E. Rivadeneira:
Diseases/Conditions Treated

Dr. Rivadeneira treats the full range of diseases and conditions of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus, including colon, rectal, and anal cancer, diverticulitis, familial polyposis, chronic ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, ileoanal reservoir (J-pouch), colon polyps, incontinence, prolapse, anorectal abscess, fistula, fissure, and hemorrhoids. He specializes in the use of laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery and other minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of colorectal diseases, including cancer. He also performs colonoscopy.

Below are links to information about many of these conditions and their treatments, which is provided by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons:

Anal Abscess/Fistula Anal Cancer Anal Fissure Anal Warts Bowel Incontinence Colorectal Cancer

Constipation Crohn's Disease Diverticular Disease Hemorrhoids Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pilonidal Disease Polyps of the Colon and Rectum Pruritus Ani Rectal Prolapse Rectocele Ulcerative Colitis

The medical information found at the links to this page is not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. The user should regularly consult a physician in all matters relating to his or her health, and particularly in respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Dr. Rivadeneira makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, or application of medication or preparation by any person following the information found at these links; nor will he be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising therefrom.