Dr. Sanjiv Krishna Patankar MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
620 Cranbury Road Suite 111 East Brunswick NJ, 08816About
Dr. Sanjiv Patankar is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in East Brunswick, NJ. Dr. Patankar specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Patankar 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
Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India MD
New York Medical College 2001
Royal College of Medicine Perak
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Vascular Disease
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