Dr. Elisa H Birnbaum MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
4921 Parkview Pl Suite 8c Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Elisa Birnbaum is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Birnbaum specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Birnbaum 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1985
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Awards
- Listed in Best Doctors in America (Best Doctors, Inc.) 2003-2013
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Colorectal Cancer (colon Cancer)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Fellowships
- Jewish Hospital of St. Louis St. Louis Missouri
- Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 1991
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