Methodist Physicians Colorectal Surgery

While colorectal conditions can often be of a sensitive nature and uncomfortable to discuss, they can range from inconvenient to life threatening. Our goal is to give you the best possible health outcome while maintaining your dignity and enjoyment of life.

Our practice

Methodist Physicians Colorectal Surgery provides the highest level of care for our patients, from first consultation through surgery and post-operative follow-ups. We provide diagnosis, evaluation and surgical treatment of patients with colon and rectal conditions and diseases, ranging from constipation and irritable bowel syndrome to anal, colon and rectal cancers.

Our patients expect and deserve treatments with leading-edge techniques. We incorporate the latest proven diagnostic and surgical techniques and are focused on the continual advancement of safer robotic and minimally invasive colorectal procedures.

Our team

We place the highest importance on giving you the best quality care from a team who is warm, supportive and responsive to your needs and concerns. We take our responsibility of health care seriously and treat you not just as a patient, but as a family member.

Dr. James Prieto, a board certified colorectal surgeon, is adept in a wide variety of surgical techniques, including laparoscopic surgery and robotic-assisted surgery. He received his medical training at some of the country’s most prestigious health care institutions, earning numerous awards and honors along the way. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Our philosophy

We understand the idea of having surgery can be intimidating or alarming. That’s why we believe the key to success is providing you with a safe and understanding environment to discuss and learn more about your colorectal health.

We are here to be your partner for a healthy life. We aim to cultivate a relationship in which you are heard, respected and cared for.

Conditions treated

• Anal, Colon and Rectal Cancer
• Anal, Colon and Rectal Polyps
• Anal Abscess/Fistula/Infection, Hemorrhoids, Fissure, Pain/Itching, Warts
• Abdominal Pain
• Diverticular Disease
• Bleeding in Digestive Tract
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gas in Digestive Tract
• Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
• Fecal Incontinence
• Rectal Prolapse, Rectocele, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Ostomy Care and Management
• Pilonidal Disease

Procedures performed

• Open, Laparoscopic, Robotic Colectomy, Proctectomy, Abdominoperineal Resection
• Minimally Invasive Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal-Pouch Anal Anastomosis (IPAA)
• Minimally Invasive Ultra-Low Anterior Resection with Coloanal Anastomosis
• TAMIS (Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery)
• Hemorrhoidectomy
• Treatment of Complex Anorectal Abscess and Fistula, including LIFT, AFP, Fibrin Glue
• Anoplasty / Endoanal Advancement Flap Procedure
• Sphincterotomy
• Sphincteroplasty / Levatorplasty
• Altemeier / Delorme Procedure
• Anorectal Manometry, EMG, Biofeedback, Defecography, Colon Transit Study Evaluation
• Interstim SNS Implantation for Fecal Incontinence
• Endoanal / Endorectal Ultrasonography
• Diagnostic / Therapeutic Colonoscopy
• Genetic Testing for Inherited Colorectal
• Cancer Syndromes