Dr. Jacques P Heppell M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
5779 E Mayo Blvd Phoenix AZ, 85054About
Dr. Jacques Heppell is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Heppell specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Heppell 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 De Montreal- Fac De Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1974
Universite De Montreal, Faculte De Medecine 1974
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Isolated visceral angioedema: an underdiagnosed complication of ACE inhibitors?
- Image of the month. Pseudomembranous enterocolitis.
- CT colonography with intravenous contrast material: varied appearances of colorectal carcinoma.
- Ischiorectal abscess after sacrospinous ligament suspension.
- Parastomal hernia: short-term outcome after laparoscopic and conventional repairs.
- Colorectal linitis plastica complicating chronic ulcerative colitis.
- The Association of Ménétrier Disease with Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report with Implications on the Pathogenesis of Ménétrier Disease.
- Use of diagnostic laparoscopy in a patient with gastric pneumatosis and portal venous gas.
Awards
- 2012 Phoenix Super Doctors
Fellowships
- Fellow - Training in G.I. Research Unit: Mayo Clinic in Rochester Gastroenterology
- Fellow - Colon and Rectal Surgery: Mayo Clinic in Rochester
- (Colon & Rectal Surgery), MAYO SCHOOL OF GRADUATE EDUCATION, ROCHESTER, MN 1982
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