James W. Fleshman Jr., M.D.

Dr. Fleshman is Professor and Chief of the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a Surgery residency and was Chief Resident in Surgery at Jewish Hospital. He then completed a Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Toronto .

The recipient of many honors and awards, Dr. Fleshman is a member of numerous professional societies and organizations including American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and Society of Surgical Oncology.

Dr. Fleshman specializes in colon and rectal surgery and cancer. Other areas of clinical interest include laparoscopic surgery, rectovaginal fistula, rectal prolapse, pelvic floor disorders, colorectal tumors, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, pelvic pouch operation, artificial bowel sphincter, strictureplasty and perineal proctectomy.

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