Dr. R Tarazi MD

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Very Good

Dr. R Tarazi has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Very Good based on 19 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. R Tarazi identified specializing in Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology)Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology)
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area by medical and surgical means. The specialist also deals with organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary, and female reproductive system) involved in primary intestinal disease. Colon and rectal surgeons have the expertise to diagnose and often manage anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures (painful tears in the anal lining), abscesses and fistulae (infections located around the anus and rectum) in the office setting. They also treat problems of the intestine and colon, and perform endoscopic procedures to evaluate and treat problems such as cancer, polyps (precancerous growths), and inflammatory conditions. No Sub Specialties. and General SurgeryGeneral Surgery
A surgeon manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon established the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma victim and the critically ill surgical patient. The surgeon uses a variety of diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy, for observing internal structures, and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures. A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the salient features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist.. He is certified by The American Board of Surgery for General Surgery and The American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery for Colorectal Surgery (formerly Proctology).

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Tarazi is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center
9003 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ

Publications

Dr. R Tarazi MD is published in the following:

Annals of surgery (Oct 1997)
Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a major morbid event?

Education

Dr. Tarazi attended medical school at American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and graduated in 1988 having 25 years experience.

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• R F Tarazi

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