
Dr. Paul Evan Pacheco M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
800 N 1st St Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Paul Pacheco is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Pacheco specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Pacheco often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 2007
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Complications associated with the Nuss procedure: continued evolution of the learning curve.
- One hundred and two consecutive robotic-assisted minimally invasive colectomies--an outcome and technical update.
- Additional procedures performed during elective colon surgery and their adverse impact on postoperative outcomes.
Treatments
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Constipation
- Genital Warts
- Colon Polyps
- Aerolase® Technologies
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201 EAST PLEASANT STREET TAYLORVILLE IL 62568