Fellowship-trained Colorectal Surgeon Joins TLC

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. Department of Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Aycinena to their team of highly skilled surgeons offering decades of experience and compassionate care for their patients.

Fernando Aycinena, MD, FACS, is a Board-Certified colorectal surgeon, who has brought his unique education and experience to patients in Gainesville/Hall County and Northeast Georgia. Dr. Aycinena is a member of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgery, the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical Association.

Colon and rectal diseases comprise a broad range of conditions and ailments, the severity of which can vary from mildly irritating to life threatening. Research has demonstrated that early screening and treatment of colon and rectal diseases can significantly improve treatment outcomes and survival rates.

Colon and rectal surgeons are experts in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. They have completed advanced surgical training in the treatment of these diseases as well as full general surgical training. Board-certified colon and rectal surgeons complete residencies in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and pass intensive examinations conducted by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. They are well-versed in the treatment of both benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum and anus and are able to perform routine screening examinations and surgically treat conditions if indicated to do so.

Dr. Aycinena specializes in colon and rectal surgery with special interest in colorectal cancer, minimally invasive colorectal surgery, diverticular disease, fecal incontinence and anorectal fistulas.

Contact the Department of Surgery
 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Aycinena. (770) 536-2323

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