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Bon Secours Center for Colon and Rectal Diseases

Bon Secours Colorectal Center at Harbour View

Be Informed:

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the second most common, and, after lung cancer, the second most deadly form of cancer for U.S. adults. Everyone is at risk, though some are even more likely to develop cancer of the colon or rectum due to genetics or to lifestyle risk factors.

Gut Instincts: Early Screening for Good Health
Risk of colorectal diseases increases with age. After 40, your instincts should lead you to talk to your doctor. Early screening and treatment of colorectal diseases has terrific benefits, whether non-surgical or surgical options are chosen by patient and doctor.

When problems are detected early that require surgery, patients have shorter hospital stays, less painful recovery, and faster return to normal activities.

Colorectal Cancer Information

Early Screening, Early Detection:
“Don’t Pass on This Test”

Colorectal Team


Ray Ramirez, MD

Emily Rivet, MD

Sheryl Bailey, Enterostomal Therapist

Robin Boothe, RN

The Colorectal Center is staffed by a team of medical specialists who work to maintain patients’ digestive health. Surgeons, oncologists, gastroenterologists, a cancer pathologist, a radiologist, a nurse coordinator and enterostomal therapist work together to meet your healthcare needs.

Our comprehensive care for colorectal health is supported by Harbour View’s Endoscopy Center, and a new anorectal physiology center. Two endoscopic suites allow for quick, accurate diagnosis of gastrointestinal conditions. Also on campus: Harbour View’s five-star outpatient surgical center, and top-rated laboratory services and diagnostics and imaging.

These make possible the Colorectal Center’s broad range of diagnostic services and minimally invasive treatment options.

Colorectal Center physicians treat:

Our physicians use a variety of diagnostic tools to check colorectal health.

Treatment options include:

Endoscopy Center

Comprehensive care for colorectal health is supported by Harbour View’s Endoscopy Center, and new anorectal physiology center. Three endoscopic suites allow for quick, accurate diagnosis of gastrointestinal conditions. Your options for testing are increased by the Harbour View’s CT scanner that allows virtual colonoscopy (colography).

Anorectal Physiology Center

Anal Manometry, pudendal nerve testing, EMG (electromyogram)

Gastrointestinal Physiology Center

Esophageal Manometry, BRAVO capabilities for diagnosing acid reflux, paracentesis for cirrhosis diagnosis gastrointestinal and liver specialists Ste. 240

Once your doctor recommends testing for any kind of colon or rectal disease, we want to help you move through the process as smoothly and comfortably as possible. As soon as your first visit, you will be assigned a nurse navigator to guide you through the program.

The Health Center at Harbour View operates as a department of Maryview Medical Center.