Colorectal Surgery in Milwaukee, Mequon, Glendale, Cudahy, Germantown, Saukville and Waukesha
Conditions affecting your colon, rectum, or anus can be uncomfortable to talk about, but they're common, and they're treatable. Madison Medical's colorectal surgery team handles everything from routine diagnostic procedures to complex surgical repairs, with the discretion and expertise you'd want for this kind of care. We serve patients across Milwaukee, Mequon, Glendale, Cudahy, Germantown, Saukville, and Waukesha.
What Colorectal Surgery Treats
A colorectal surgeon focuses on the lower gastrointestinal tract, specifically your colon, rectum, and anus. This includes inflammatory conditions like diverticulitis, structural problems like rectal prolapse, and cancers affecting the colon or rectum. Treatment ranges from minor office-based procedures to major operations, depending on what your condition requires.
Common Colorectal Surgery Procedures
- Diagnostic colonoscopy to screen for and identify abnormalities
- Colectomy, the surgical removal of part or all of the colon
- Rectal resection for conditions affecting the rectum
- Treatment for diverticulitis, including surgery for severe or recurring cases
- Hemorrhoid treatment and other anorectal procedures
- Colon and rectal cancer surgery
- Minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted colorectal procedures
Meet Our Colorectal Surgery Team
Dr. Jasna Coralic specializes in general, colon, and rectal surgery. She performs procedures ranging from diagnostic colonoscopies to complex operations like colectomy and rectal resection, using minimally invasive techniques whenever your case allows it. Her approach focuses on accurate diagnosis first, so your treatment plan addresses the actual cause of your symptoms.
What You Can Expect
Your first appointment is a direct, judgment-free conversation about your symptoms, whether that's rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, persistent abdominal pain, or a family history that puts you at higher risk for colon cancer. Your surgeon may recommend a colonoscopy to get a clear look at what's happening internally. If a procedure is needed, you'll receive a full explanation of what it involves, how to prepare, and what recovery looks like.
Many colorectal procedures, including diagnostic colonoscopies, are outpatient and require minimal downtime. More complex surgeries, like a colectomy, involve a longer recovery, and your surgical team will walk you through every stage, from the hospital stay to your return to normal activity.
Why Patients Choose Madison Medical for Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal conditions are common, but they're often delayed because patients feel uncomfortable discussing symptoms. Our team treats every conversation with respect and gets straight to figuring out what's actually wrong. We use minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques whenever your condition allows it, which reduces your recovery time and scarring compared to traditional open surgery. And because colon cancer is highly treatable when caught early, our team prioritizes timely screening and follow-through on any symptoms that warrant a closer look.
Current guidelines recommend colon cancer screening starting at age 45 for most adults, and earlier if you have a family history or other risk factors. If it's been a while since your last colonoscopy, or you've never had one, our team can help you understand when you're due and what the screening process actually involves.
Colorectal Surgery Near You
Madison Medical offers colorectal surgery consultations and screening across seven communities in southeastern Wisconsin.
In Milwaukee, our Cathedral Square and Water Tower Medical Commons locations provide consultations and colonoscopy scheduling close to downtown.
In Mequon, the Seton Professional Building and Highland Clinic offer colorectal evaluations and surgical planning.
In Glendale, patients at the River Woods Clinic can meet with our colorectal surgery team to discuss symptoms and screening needs.
In Cudahy, our office connects patients on the south side to colorectal surgery referrals and follow-up care.
In Germantown, our Mequon Road clinic serves patients in the northwest suburbs who need a colorectal consultation close to home.
In Saukville, patients in Ozaukee County can reach our colorectal surgery team without a long drive south.
In Waukesha, the Bluemound Road location gives patients on the west side direct access to colorectal surgery evaluation and screening.
