Colon and rectal surgery deals with the intestinal tract, the colon, rectum and anal canal. A colon and rectal surgeon diagnoses and treats various diseases of these areas of the body by medical and surgical means. This specialist may deal with other organs and tissues that are affected by intestinal disease, such as the liver, urinary, and female reproductive system.

A colon and rectal surgeon can also diagnose and manage conditions such as hemorrhoids, abscesses and fistulae (infections located around the anus and rectum), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory conditions. They also use technical procedures to evaluate and treat cancer, polyps, and other anorectal diseases.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Georgia has 49 practicing colon & rectal surgeons. Broken out by city, colon & rectal surgery doctor density in Alma is 1, in Alpharetta is 4, in Athens is 1, in Atlanta is 29, in Augusta is 5, in Austell is 2, in Baxley is 1, in Brunswick is 1, in Columbus is 1, in Cumming is 1, in Decatur is 12, in Demorest is 1, in Dublin is 1, in Fayetteville is 2, in Fort Gordon is 1, in Lawrenceville is 3, in Macon is 2, in Marietta is 4, in Rincon is 2, in Riverdale is 6, in Roswell is 2, in Savannah is 3, in Statesboro is 1, and in Vidalia is 1.

Georgia is rich in history, from its statehood in 1788, to its tobacco plantations, to its civil rights memorials. Atlanta is its vibrant capital city, and it offers a myriad of music, arts, sports and nightlife. While in Atlanta, visit the world’s largest aquarium, the Woodruff Arts Center, or the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Ride the Old Town Trolley in Savannah, and listen to some live jazz and blues at one of Savannah’s many festivals. Georgia’s mountain parks offer hiking, biking, climbing, and other outdoor activities. On Georgia’s coastline, you can go boating, deep sea fishing or kayaking in the Atlantic. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge draws many visitors yearly.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Georgia has a population of 9,072,576. Of this population, 2,319,806 are under the age of 18 and 865,997 are at or above the age of 65.