Colon Surgeons & Rectal Surgeons near Parker, CO

Biography: Dr. Strutt relocated to Denver after completing two Fellowships in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando (Orlando Regional Medical Center) in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Strutt completed his General Surgery Residency at Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Strutt received his medical degree from Saba University, and undergraduate degree from Northeastern University. Originally from South Africa, Dr. Strutt moved to the United States when he was in high school. Dr. Strutt specializes in colon and rectal surgery, with an emphasis on cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulitis. He offers broad experience in laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as traditional surgery. Dr. Strutt also performs colonoscopies and manages all aspects of anal rectal diseases, including hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, and fecal incontinence. Dr. Strutt has published and presented nationally on the surgical treatment of various colorectal diseases.

Care Philosophy: "One of the unique aspects of colorectal surgery is the opportunity to provide a diverse spectrum of care," says Dr. Sang. He enjoys delivering both primary care for patients with anorectal conditions or those needing colonoscopies, as well as highly complex abdominal and pelvic care for both benign and malignant conditions. He is always looking for opportunities to connect with physicians of other specialties to deliver high-quality multidisciplinary services for the most challenging cases, whether it is joint multi-specialty operations, or comprehensive tumor boards. His goal is to deliver expedient care and return patients to their highest level of independence and quality of life.

Biography: Dr. Doug Benson is a native of Minnesota. He received his undergraduate degree from Macalester College and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, where he performed research investigating the effects of blood transfusion on cancer outcomes. He completed fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery in 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He is board-certified in both General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery. As a Colon and Rectal Surgeon in Lone Tree, Parker and Littleton, Colorado, Dr. Douglas Benson's clinical interests are advanced minimally invasive colorectal surgery, robotic colorectal surgery, cancer of the rectum, colon, and anus, including familial and inherited colorectal cancer, surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pelvic pouch procedures for IBD, diverticulitis, transanal endoscopic microsurgery, colonoscopy, benign anorectal disorders, reoperative abdominal and pelvic surgery, and bowel incontinence.(Beyond his professional activities) Dr. Benson enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and black lab. They enjoy hiking, biking, and camping. He also has an interest in music and recreational activities like golf, tennis, and skiing.

Biography: Dr. Ken Blake is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore Maryland. He is a board certified Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. He has served on a variety of local, state, and national committees throughout his career. He is the past president of the Araphahoe, Elbert, & Douglas County Medical Society. He is currently a member of the Public Relations Committee of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. He is on the Medical Advisory Board of the Rocky Mountain Division of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.As a colon and rectal surgeon in Lone Tree, Littleton and Parker, Colorado, Dr. Ken Blake has a particular interest is in the treatment of Colon & Rectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diverticulitis and Benign Ano-rectal conditions. He performs colonoscopies, anorectal surgery, and major laparoscopic bowel resections.