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Stephen Cohen, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Richmond, VA

StephenMarkCohenMDMBA, FACS, FASCRS

Colon & Rectal Surgery Richmond, VA

Hunter McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA

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  • Office

    1201 Broad Rock Blvd
    Richmond, VA 23249
    Phone+1 404-680-9898
    Fax+1 804-675-5585

Education & Training

  • Walden University
    Walden UniversityM.B.A., 2011 - 2013
  • Cleveland Clinic (Florida)
    Cleveland Clinic (Florida)Residency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1992 - 1994
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1987
  • University of California, Riverside
    University of California, RiversideB.S., Biomedical Science, 1980 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Docs for Colon/Rectal surgery Lifestyles Magazine, 2009
  • Top Doctor for Atlanta Magazine 2009
  • voted Top Colon and Rectal Surgeon Life Styles Southern Arc Magazine, 2006-2007
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: Ascending the learning curve  
    Reissman P, Cohen SM, Weiss EG, Nogueras JJ, Wexner SD, World J Surg, 1/1/1996
  • Laprarscopic-assisted perineal rectosigmoidectomy for rectal prolapse-brief clinical report  
    Reissman P, Weiss E, Teoh TA, Cohen SM, Wexner SD, Surgical Laparoscopy and Endoscopy, 1/1/1995
  • Port site recurrence after laparoscopic colorectal surgery for cure of malignancy  
    Wexner SD, Cohen SM, Br J Surg, 1/1/1995
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • COMPRES final results: nitinol compression anastomosis results in a much lower than expected rate of anastomotic leak in low anterior resection (LAR).
    D'Hoore A, Cohen S, Albert M, Herbst F, Senagore A, Stamos MJ, Pahlman L, Wexner SD, Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons (ASCRS), San Antonio, TX, 1/2/2012
  • Multicenter Infection Surveillance Study Comparing Two Types of Postoperative Pain Management, Surgical Site Using ON-Q SilverSoaker and Local Anesthetics vs. Systemic...
    Singh J, Hum M., Cohen S, MD, Liberman H, MD, Thorson A, MD, Dine A, MD, and the MISS Study Group, 47th Annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2007
  • Ertapenem versus Cefotetan Prophylaxis in Elective Colorectal Surgery.
    Kamal M.F., Itani, M.D., Wilson, M.D., Awad, M.D., Jenson, M.S., Finn, B. A., Abramson, M.D., M.P.H., Cohen SM investigator, New England Journal of Medicine, 1/21/2006
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Lectures

  • Colostomy closure with Low Anterior Resection using RALC stapler. 
    1/1/2012
  • Transhemorrhoidal Deterialization (THD)- A New Approach for an Old Disease. 
    1/15/2011
  • Paracolostomy Hernia Repair with Veritas Mesh 
    1/13/2011
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Other

  • Laparoscopic-assisted restorative proctocolectomy with ileo-anal reservoir. 
    SD Wexner, DG Jagelman, SM Cohen, Video Production
  • Pelvic Dissection Techniques. 
    SD Wexner, DG Jagelman, SM Cohen, Video Production
  • Laparoscopic-assisted right hemicolectomy. 
    SD Wexner, SM Cohen, Video Production

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