Dr. Joshua I Bleier MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
700 Spruce Street Suite 305 Philadelphia PA, 19106About
Dr. Joshua Bleier is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Bleier specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Bleier 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
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 2000
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS- 2009
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Current management of cryptoglandular fistula-in-ano.
- Metabolic support of the enterocutaneous fistula patient.
- Surgical treatment of anorectal crohn disease.
- Academic goals in surgery.
- Parastomal hernia repair and reinforcement: the role of biologic and synthetic materials.
- Management of malignant colon polyps: current status and controversies.
- Social media is a necessary component of surgery practice.
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Clinical Trials
Treatments
- Hemorrhoidectomy, Hemorrhoids, Hydradenitis And More
- Crohn's Disease
- Anal Cancer
- Genital Warts
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
Professional Memberships
- Member American Association for Cancer Research, Associate
- Member American Medical Association
- Member Society for American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons , Candidate
- Member Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- Member Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, Cancer Therapeutics Research Program, Ass
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