Dr. Cirocco began his career as a full time academic surgeon in New York City where he was involved in establishing the role of endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) in the staging of rectal cancer for the purpose of instituting preoperative neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy as a means of downstaging these cancers, thus improving survival and the odds of avoiding a permanent colostomy.
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| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Medical Degree | Medicine | 1985 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - St. John Hospital & Medicl Center | General Surgery | 1990 |
| Fellowship - St Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA | Colorectal Surgery | 1991 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery | 1991 | |
| Colon and Rectal Surgery | Colon & Rectal Surgery | 1994 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery | Wayne State University School of Medicine He created a colorectal surgery service and was the only colorectal surgeon with a practice dedicated to the field of colorectal surgery on Detroit's East Side. | 2011 - 2013 |
| Professor of Clinical Surgery | The Ohio State University College of Medicine Program Director- Colorectal Surgery Residency Training Program | 2013 - Present |
| Assistant Professor of Surgery | State University of New York- Health Sciences Center @ Brooklyn As a full-time academic surgeon in New York , he helped establish the role of endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) and preoperative neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy to downstage rectal cancer, improving survival and the odds of avoiding a permanent colostomy. | 1991 - 1994 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chair- Audit Committee | Central Surgical Association | 2015 - Present |
| Treasurer | Midwest Surgical Association | 2013 - Present |
Colon & Rectal Surgery; Surgery
Years In Practice: 33 (started in 1991)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Cirocco specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
