Dr. Dr. Jace W. Hyder, M.D.

Expert Publications

• A critical review of chemical lymph node clearance and staging of colon and rectal cancer at Ferguson Hospital, 1977 to 1982.
• Anorectal and colonic disease and the immunocompromised host.
• Spontaneous thrombosis of the internal jugular vein.

Media Releases

Get to know Proctologist Dr. Jace W. Hyder, who serves patients in Kansas.

As a dual board-certified proctologist, Dr. Hyder is a surgical specialist who focuses his abilities for the purpose of diagnosing and treating maladies of the colon, rectum or anus. He is affiliated with Kansas Medical Center and Ascension Via Christi St. Francis.

Through the dedicated service of physicians and staff practicing in a state-of-the-art facility with the most advanced integrated equipment and information technology, the Kansas Medical Center brings comprehensive health care of the highest caliber to patients in Andover, and the communities throughout Kansas. Its mission is to provide patient-centered care through the empowerment of physicians and other health care givers enhanced by state-of-the-art technology. 

Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Francis is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care in Wichita, Kansas. It delivers advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Ascension Via Christi is a destination for primary care and specialty care – including heart care and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Regional Burn Center, Cancer Center with CyberKnife technology, digestive health, Osteoporosis Detection Center, Orthopedic Joint Replacement Center, epilepsy seizure care, and wound healing. 

The doctor’s areas of expertise include colon & rectal cancer & surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, and laparoscopic surgery.

Alongside his clinical role, he serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Kansas.

A 1979 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Dr. Hyder went on to perform his residency at Naval Hospital Oakland in 1985. Years later, in 1988, he served his fellowship at Ferguson Clinic.

With over four decades of experience, he is board-certified in colon & rectal surgery by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, which was established to promote the health and welfare of the American people through the development and maintenance of high standards for certification in the specialty of colon and rectal surgery.

Furthermore, he is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.

Maintaining fellowship status, Dr. Hyder is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS).

Proctology is the medical specialty that focuses on diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. A proctologist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases related to the colon. Proctologists are surgeons, and carry out various investigations to identify diseases and provide the optimum treatment-management.

Among his numerous accolades, Dr. Hyder is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), and Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2013, 2014).

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