Mr. Rodolfo Colaco M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
431 Elmora Ave Elizabeth NJ, 07208About
Dr. Rodolfo Colaco is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Elizabeth, NJ. Dr. Colaco specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Colaco often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Karnataka Inst Med Sci- Karnataka Univ- Hubli- Karnataka- India 1974
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute 1974
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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