Dr. Rudolph B. Rustin M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1439 Stuart Engals Blvd Suite 100 Mount Pleasant SC, 29464About
Dr. Rudolph Rustin is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Mount Pleasant, SC. Dr. Rustin specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Rustin 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc MD
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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