Colon polyps are benign tumors located in the digestive tract, colon or rectum.
The gastroenterologist is a doctor specializing in diseases of the digestive system including esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.
A surgeon is a doctor who can prevent and diagnose a disease through surgery.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats colon polyps you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.