Dr. Marc I Brand M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1725 W Harrison Suite 810 Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Marc Brand is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Brand specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Brand 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1990
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1990
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Apoptosis resistance in ulcerative colitis: high expression of decoy receptors by lamina propria T cells.
- Preoperative evaluation and oncologic principles of colon cancer surgery.
- Preoperative considerations and creation of normal ostomies.
- Laparoscopic colectomy: complications causing reoperation or emergency
- Radiographic staging practices of newly diagnosed colorectal cancer vary according to medical specialty.
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Genital Warts
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
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