Dr. Brian R. Kann, MD
Colon & Rectal Surgeon
51 N. 39th Street Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Brian Kann is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kann specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Kann 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.
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- 2004
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS- 2005
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Past, present, and future research in the field of composite tissue allotransplantation.
- Composite tissue (hand) allotransplantation: are we ready?
- Composite tissue allotransplantation.
- Early stomal complications.
- Perineal hernias.
- Surgical management of fecal incontinence.
- Crohn disease.
- Strictureplasty.
- Safety of carotid endarterectomy associated with small intracranial aneurysms.
Awards
- 2012 Philadelphia Super Doctors
Treatments
- Hemorrhoidectomy, Hemorrhoids, Hydradenitis And More
Professional Memberships
- Member Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- Member American College of Surgeons, New Jersey Chapter
- Member Association of Program Directors in Surgery
- Member New Jersey Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- Fellow Philadelphia Academy of Surgery ()
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