Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery • Milton, MA
About
The Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts provides care for conditions including colon, rectal or anal cancer; Crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis; diverticulitis; hemorrhoids; fistulas; and fecal incontinence. As an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, the division offers education and research in colorectal surgery and serves patients across multiple locations.
Clinic Type
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Address
330 Brookline Avenue, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02215
Phone
617-667-4159
patientrelations@bidmc.harvard.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What conditions do they treat?
Colon, rectal or anal cancer; Crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis; diverticulitis; hemorrhoids; fistulas; and fecal incontinence.
What conditions does the Division treat?
Colon, rectal or anal cancer; Crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis; diverticulitis; hemorrhoids; fistulas; and fecal incontinence.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report (Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton): 5/5 for Colon & Rectal Surgery at BID Milton
- Healthgrades: 4.1/5 (Dr. Thomas Cataldo) (10 reviews)
Patients praise
- Expertise in laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures
- Availability of fellowship-trained specialists in a community hospital setting
- Positive outcomes in complex surgeries (e.g., cancer, diverticulitis)
- Importance of a supportive care team and patient advocacy
Common complaints
- Post-surgical complications (bleeding)
- Lack of follow-up or poor communication from provider
- Significant impact on quality of life
"Still bleeding everywhere. I completely regret having the surgery. It has absolutely ruined my life. Never called me ..."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Thomas CataldoSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical ... — Dec 17, 2025
- Alexander A. Xu, MD - Beth Israel Deaconess Milton - Find a Doctor — Feb 13, 2026
- [PDF] Department of Surgery - Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians — Oct 31, 2025
- Long-Term Results of the North American Phase II taTME ... - PubMed — Mar 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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