Dr. Christopher James Bruce MD, Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Dr. Christopher James Bruce MD

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708 N SHADY RETREAT RD STE 8 DOYLESTOWN PA, 18901
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Dr. Christopher Bruce is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in East Norriton, PA. Dr. Bruce specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Bruce often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Dr. Bruce specializes in minimally invasive techniques and is an expert in robotic surgery. He also performs general surgery procedures including hernia repair.

Education and Training

UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School MD 1989

Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1989

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1989

Board Certification

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Robotic Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chief of Surgery Suburban Community Hospital 2010 - 2018

Awards

  • Top Doctors - New York Metro Area 2006 Castle Connolly 
  • Top Doctors - New York Metro Area 2007 Castle Connolly 
  • Top Doctors - New York Metro Area 2008 Castle Connolly 
  • Top Doctors 2012 US News & World Report 
  • Top Doctors - Philadelphia 2016 Castle Connolly 
  • Top Doctors - Philadelphia 2017 Castle Connolly 

Treatments

  • Colon Cancer
  • Genital Warts
  • Colon Polyps
  • Diverticulosis
  • Vascular Disease
  • Aerolase® Technologies

Professional Memberships

  • SAGES  
  • New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons - Past President  
  • Philadelphia Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons  

Dr. Christopher James Bruce MD's Practice location

2705 Dekalb Pike Suite 309 -
Norristown, PA 19401
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708 N SHADY RETREAT RD STE 8 -
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
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Dr. Christopher Bruce

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White Plains, NY 10601
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