“My interest in medicine is very simple – caring for patients. I chose this specialty with the belief that patients with colorectal cancer and other colon diseases require expert care to achieve the best possible outcome.”
Dr. Colvin received both Bachelor’s and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Following medical school, he completed a surgical internship… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Science | 1971 |
| University of Florida College of Medicine-Gainesville | Doctorate | Medical Degree | 1975 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - General Surgery, US Navy, Bethesda MD USA | Surgery | 1980 |
| Fellowship - Rutgers Medical School | Colon and Rectal Surgery | 1984 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Colon and Rectal Surgery | Colon & Rectal Surgery | Not Specified |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors | 2011 | |
| Clinical Surgical Instructor of the year % Georgetown University | 1989 |
Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery is a single-specialty practice composed of board certified colon and rectal surgeons devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.
Years In Practice: 49 (started in 1975)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Colvin specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Dr. Donald B. Colvin, MD has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
