What is the name of the doctor or specialist for the colon?

The most common specialists who treat colon are:

Proctologist :

A coloproctologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.

Doctor :

A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.

Internist :

The internist is the specialist in comprehensive care focused on diseases that affect internal organs and systems.

Gastroenterologist :

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.

Surgeon :

A surgeon is a doctor who can prevent and diagnose a disease through surgery.

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