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Alessandro Fichera, M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Locations and Appointments

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Personal Statement

My approach to care is an individualized one and my guiding principle is one size DOES NOT fit all. I take into consideration the patient's wishes and needs and adapt them to the approach to care based on scientific evidence. What still excites me is helping patients improve their quality of life and the personal interactions I have with my patients.

Biographical Info

Alessandro Fichera, MD, is the Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian and ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ. Dr. Alessandro Fichera received his medical degree from Catholic University of Rome, Italy in 1989 as a Magna cum Laude graduate and completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the 2nd University of Rome and then again at the University of Chicago followed by fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Mt. Sinai in New York. He accepted an Assistant Professor position the University of Chicago in 2002 and became the Program Director for the Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Training Program. In 2012, Dr. Fichera accepted a position as Professor at the University of Washington. In 2014, Dr. Fichera was named Section Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery and in 2015 he became the Clinical Director for the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program for the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Associate Medical Director for Colorectal, Surgical Care and Outcomes Assessment Program as part of the Foundation for Health Care Quality.

In November 2017 he moved to University of North Carolina as the Division Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery. In September 2019 he moved to Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas where he was the Division Chief of Colorectal Surgery, President Elect of the Medical Staff and the Surgery Safety and Quality Officer. He was the NSQIP and ERAS surgeon champion and the co-director of the NAPRC accredited Rectal Cancer Program. He serves on the ASCRS Executive Council and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation National Scientific Advisory Committee

Board Certifications
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Clinical Expertise
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Bowel-Sparing Strictureplasty
Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Colorectal Cancer
Anal Cancer
Diverticular Disease
Complex Pelvic Surgery
Colon Surgery
Rectal Surgery
Pelvic Surgery
Ostomy Creation, Care and Revision
Fistula, Anal
Hemorrhoid Surgery
Anal Fissure and Fistula
Anorectal Disorder
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.D.
    University of Rome Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (Italy)
    1989
Appointments 
  • Attending Surgeon
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Professor of Surgery (Pending Appointment at Rank)
    ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Medical College, Cornell University

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