Colon and Rectal Surgery Clinical Expertise Faculty Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Department of Surgery Home About Campus & Community Resources Surgery: Divisions > Colon and Rectal Surgery Advancing Colorectal Surgery Training, Research & Care The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery houses Orange County’s largest group of colon and rectal surgeons, dedicated to achieving better patient outcomes through advanced surgical techniques, innovative research and compassionate, patient-centered care. About Us Our expert surgeons are fellowship-trained and actively involved in leadership at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. UCI colorectal surgeons have written over 100 research manuscripts on colon and rectal surgery and numerous national surgical guidelines for the treatment of colon and rectal diseases. The division was the first to perform robotic surgery for rectal cancer in Orange County and the first to offer complete minimally invasive colectomy. In close coordination with the UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, it is recognized as a rectal cancer center of excellence. The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery was founded by Michael Stamos, MD, who is a past president of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery and a past president of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, which certifies physicians to practice in the field. The division is currently led by Skandan Shanmugan, MD. Meet Our Faculty Education & Training Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Research Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Clinical Expertise Our division uses surgical and endoscopic techniques to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions affecting the colon, rectum and anus. Areas of Expertise Connect with Us Contact the Department of Surgery if you have any questions about the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery or our programs. Contact Us