Dr. Matthew Tytherleigh

Dr. Matthew Tytherleigh received his training at London’s St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. His surgical training took place at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford under the supervision of Professor Neil Mortenson. He was elected to the Royal College of Surgeons of England Fellowship in 2006. (General Surgery). He conducted his research with Professor Sir Walter Bodmer at Oxford’s Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine. He earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree for his dissertation, “The Antibody Treatment of Colorectal Cancer.” Dr. Matthew completed his Colorectal Fellowship Year at the Conc

• Hemorrhoids • Anal Fistula • Anal Fissure

Colorectal Surgery: Treating Diseases of the Colon, Rectum and Anus Colorectal surgery encompasses the management of diseases affecting the colon, rectum and anus. Proctology focuses on conditions related to the rectum and anus. The primary goal of colorectal surgery is to address ailments of the lower gastrointestinal tract. Common reasons for seeing a colorectal surgeon include bowel cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, fissures and fistulas. Understanding Colorectal Anatomy and Function The colon is a muscular tube, which is responsible for absorbing water