Dr. Robert I Weisman M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1875 Dempster St Suite 280 Park Ridge IL, 60068About
Dr. Robert Weisman is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Weisman specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Weisman 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1981
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
- Colonoscopy, Fecal Incontinence, Abscesses And More
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Colon Cancer
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL, Colo-Rectal
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