Colon Disorders

Colon disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Common colon disorders include colonic polyps, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. 

Programs + Services


CELS Surgery

Tufts Medical Center in Boston offers CELS Surgery, combining colonoscopy with laparoscopy for polyp removal without a bowel resection for faster recovery time. Contact us today.
More information about programs and services


Colorectal Cancer Screening

Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston provides screening tests for colon and rectal cancer, including colonoscopy.
More information about programs and services


Gastroenterology Program

Tufts MC’s department of gastroenterology and hepatology is highly experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions.
More information about programs and services

Doctors + Care Team

Jason F. Hall, MD, MPH

Jason F. Hall, MD, MPH

Title(s): Surgeon-in-Chief and Chair, Department of Surgery; Tufts Medical Center; Benjamin Andrews Chair of Surgery and Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Appt. Phone: 617-636-6190
Fax #: 617-636-6110

Colorectal Surgery

View Full Profile for Jason F. Hall, MD, MPH

Lilian  Chen, MD

Lilian Chen, MD

Loading ...

Accepting New Patients

Virtual Appointments Available

Title(s): Colon and Rectal Surgeon; Associate Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program; Associate Director of Surgical Education; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Appt. Phone: 617-636-6190
Fax #: 617-636-6110

Minimally invasive and robotic colorectal surgery, colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, anorectal disease, rectal prolapse and sacral nerve stimulator for fecal incontinence

View Full Profile for Lilian Chen, MD

Louis Reines, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS

Louis Reines, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS

Title(s): Colon and Rectal Surgeon; Assistant Professor of Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Appt. Phone:
Fax #:

Diverticulitis, colon cancer, rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula and abscess, minimally invasive colorectal surgery

View Full Profile for Louis Reines, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS