Who We Treat | Program Highlights | Our Team | Locations | Appointments
Residents of Westchester and the Hudson Valley now have access to world-class quality treatment for colorectal conditions. Columbia is a recognized leader in colorectal care, combining personalized treatment with the latest evidence-based advancements in medical and surgical technology.
If you would like to find out more about colorectal care at our Westchester offices, please contact us at (212) 342-1155 or complete the online appointment form.
Who We Treat
We provide care for patients with colorectal conditions, including those who have previously been operated on, looking to improve their quality of life. We can help manage and correct symptoms relating to inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer, including surgical approaches to avoiding ostomy.
Conditions We Treat
- Anorectal Disorders
- Cancers of the colon and rectum, including those related to inherited genetic syndromes
- Colorectal disease deemed too complex or severe to be treated by other programs
- Diverticulitis
- Enterocutaneous fistula
- Inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
- Pelvic floor disorders like fecal incontinence and constipation
Treatments We Offer
- Minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic options
- Complex reoperative procedures
- Advanced techniques to preserve continence after surgery
- Pouch surgery and pouch repair (pouch disorders, pouch revision
- and redo, and K pouch construction)
- Ostomy avoidance and advanced quality of life options for patients with an ostomy
Program Highlights
A Focus on Compassionate Care
Our team is committed to treating you, not just your illness. We’ll work with you to address your concerns and guide you through every step of your journey towards recovery.
Convenient Locations Across the Westchester/Hudson Valley Region
We make it easier to get the care you need. We have multiple practice locations in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. We also offer virtual visits for further convenience. Our team can assist in scheduling appointments and ensuring a seamless transition of care, no matter what location you choose.
Part of a Top Hospital System
Our team is part of the Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian hospital network, one of the largest and highest-quality hospital networks in the world. If you require surgery, we’ll perform the operation at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester hospital or NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley hospital.
Leaders in Pelvic Floor Care
Our experts can diagnose and treat pelvic floor problems, constipation, and incontinence, using the latest surgical and non-surgical methods, including advanced treatments like sacral nerve stimulation (SNS).
Specialized Treatments for Hemorrhoids and Anorectal Conditions
Our Anal Fistula Center is dedicated to providing specialized care and innovative treatment options for patients with anal fistulas.
A Commitment to Preserving Your Quality of Life
We understand the impact that an ostomy bag can have on your quality of life. Our surgeons use advanced techniques to help preserve continence and avoid an ostomy over the short and long term, even in patients with complex colorectal disease conditions.
The Latest in Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery
Columbia is a leading center for surgical innovation, and our surgeons are experts in the cutting-edge use of minimally invasive methods, including laparoscopic, robotic, transrectal, and endoscopic techniques.
Driving Research to Improve Colorectal Treatments
Our comprehensive outcomes research program raises the standards for excellence in surgical results. We are active in the latest clinical trials exploring new innovations in colorectal surgery.
Our Team
Debbie Bakes, MD | Section Chief, Colorectal Surgery in Westchester
Our Locations
ColumbiaDoctors Bronxville
1 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708
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NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
55 Palmer Avenue, Bronxville, NY 10708
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ColumbiaDoctors Tarrytown
155 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
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ColumbiaDoctors Mount Vernon
540 Gramatan Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
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ColumbiaDoctors Hudson Valley
1985 Crompond Road, Suite Building E, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
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Make an Appointment
If you would like to find out more about colorectal care at our Westchester offices, please contact us at (212) 342-1155 or complete the online appointment form. We accept a number of insurance plans, and our team can help confirm your coverage.