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Dana P. Launer, MD
Medical Group: San Diego Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Practice Specialty: Colon & Rectal Surgery
Our Practice is dedicated to personalized, compassionate care of patients with diseases of the colon and rectum. We utilize the most modern, non-invasive (laparoscopic) techniques. Dr. Launer has a special interest in the surgical management of Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn''s Disease, and Intestinal Cancer.
 Voted San Diego Magazine Top Doctors of 2005
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| SERVICES OFFERED |
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Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Laparascopic Intestinal Surgery
Colon/Rectal Cancer Management
Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn's Disease (J-Pouch/Kock Pouch)
Anal Sphincter Disease Management
Ostomy Dysfunction(Colostomy/Ileostomy) |
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| HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS/PRIVILEGES |
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Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla
Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas
Scripps Green Hospital |
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Children's Hospital and Health Center |
| CERTIFICATION |
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| American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery |
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| MEDICAL EDUCATION |
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Medical Degree
State University of NY/Buffalo
Year of graduation: 1973
Internship
N. Shore University Hospital
Year of Graduation: 1974
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Residency
N. Shore University Hospital
Year of Graduation: 1978
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Colon & Rectal Surgery
Year of Graduation: 1979
Preceptorship/Inflammatory Bowel Diesease
Dr. Nils Kock
Guttenberg, Sweden
Year of Graduation: 1984 |
| AWARDS |
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| San Diego Magazine Top Doctors of 2005 |
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| AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS |
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American Medical Association
American Society of Abdominal Surgeons
American Board of Surgery, Diplomate
National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomate
American College of Surgeons, Fellow
American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, Fellow |
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| ACCEPTED INSURANCES |
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| Please contact the office for a complete list of contracted health plans. |
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| This list does not guarantee participation in the health plans. It is the patient's responsibility to verify with the physicians office. |
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