Jonathan Philip Knowles, MD


Dr. Knowles research interests include colorectal cancer and healthcare education. Dr. Knowles is accomplished in all aspects of colorectal surgery, especially reoperative and complex surgery and stoma reversal. He manages the full array of conditions relating to the GI tract, including: colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure and short gut, ostomy revision and reversal, diverticular disease and its complications. He undertakes bowel screening and colonoscopy and manages the many common conditions that afflict the anal area: fissures, hemorrhoids, fistulas, polyps, lumps, bleeding and anal pain.
Dr. Knowles specializes in the following:
- Anal cancer
- Anorectal diseases (Anorectal infections, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Anal Fistula)
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Colon resection
- Colonoscopy
- Constipation/Obstructed Defecation
- Diverticular disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Rectal prolapse
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Pilonidal disease
- Stoma complications
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Knowles' professional passion is delivering outstanding quality care with clear communication.
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Chief of Colorectal Surgery JFK University Medical Center
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PubMed - Excision of an Anal Leiomyoma
PubMed - Normal Ileal Mucus Is Inadequate for Epithelial Protection in Ileal Pouch Mucosa
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