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Colorectal Surgery Program Doctors and Care Team

Our highly experienced Colorectal Surgery Program team performs advanced procedures and offers patients cutting-edge laparoscopic and robotic surgical options that may help them recover faster.

Learn more about the people who may contribute to your care. Schedule an appointment by calling 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536).

Colorectal Surgeons
Matthew Philp

Matthew Philp, MD

  • Professor, Clinical Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Specialties

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Locations

TUH – Main Campus

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Juan Lucas Poggio

Juan Lucas Poggio, MD

  • Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology
Specialties

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Locations

Fox Chase Cancer Center – Main Campus, TUH – Jeanes Campus, Fox Chase Cancer Center at TUH – Main Campus

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Joceline V. Vu

Joceline V. Vu, MD

  • Assistant Professor, Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Specialties

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Locations

TUH – Main Campus, TUH – Jeanes Campus

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