The choice of a colon and rectal surgeon and treatment options belongs to you, the patient. You are encouraged to interview colorectal surgeons and discuss constipation treatment options with them before selecting the treatment and surgeon that are right for you.

Before visiting a colorectal surgeon, you may need a referral from your primary care physician or gastroenterologist, with whom you should speak initially.

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A limited number of surgeons are trained to perform STARR. You can find trained colorectal surgeons in your area by entering your zip code. All surgeons in this database perform the STARR procedure.