Zhaomin Xu, M.D., M.P.H.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 273-2727

Fax: (585) 276-2203

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

180 Sawgrass Dr, Ste 220
Rochester, NY 14620-4651

Colon and Rectal Surgery: (585) 273-2727

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Surgery , Colorectal Surgery (SMD)

Patient Care Setting

Surgery

Biography

“All patients deserve a chance to lead their best life. I am here to help get them there.”

Areas of Expertise:

• Anorectal disease
• Benign polyps
• Colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer and appendiceal cancers
• Complex reoperations
• Diverticulitis
• Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, including pouch procedures and redo pouches
• Minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic, robotic and transanal surgery

I have a particular interest in the delivery of and access to colorectal surgery and was drawn to this field because of amazing mentors that showed me the complexities and enormous breadth of practice that colorectal surgery encompasses. From the multidisciplinary care of colorectal cancers and inflammatory bowel disease to just a screening colonoscopy, good surgery will always be the cornerstone of excellent outcomes for my patients.

Rochester is my hometown and my values are deeply rooted in the culture of the city. I have always wanted to give back to the city and people that made me who I am. University of Rochester Medical Center is a hub for complex multidisciplinary care of colorectal cancers and benign colorectal diseases in the region and I want to help patients access our world- class care more easily. I look forward to being home and caring for the Rochester community.

Credentials

Specialties

Education

2013
MD | University of Rochester

2018
MPH | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

08/01/2020 - 07/31/2021
Fellowship in Colon & Rectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Foundation

06/26/2014 - 06/26/2020
Residency in Surgery (General Surgery) at University of Rochester Medical Center

06/26/2013 - 06/26/2014
Internship in Surgery (General Surgery) at University of Rochester Medical Center

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Awards

2020
Resident of the Year
Sponsor: URMC Department of Surgery

Publications

Journal Articles

2/2/2023
Brady JT, Bingmer K, Bliggenstorfer J, Xu Z, Fleming FJ, Remzi FH, Monson JRT, Wexner SD, Dietz DW, . "Could Meeting the Standards of the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer in the National Cancer Database Improve Patient Outcomes?" Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland.. 2023 Feb 2; Epub 2023 Feb 02.

11/28/2022
Leeds IL, Xu Z, Loria A, Pantel HJ, Mongiu AK, Longo WL, Reddy V. "How Far Is Too Far? Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Regionalized Rectal Cancer Surgery." Diseases of the colon and rectum.. 2022 Nov 28; Epub 2022 Nov 28.

10/14/2022
Xu Z, Valente MA, Sklow B, Liska D, Gorgun E, Kessler H, Rosen DR, Steele SR. "Impact of Total Neoadjuvant Therapy on Postoperative Outcomes After Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer." Diseases of the colon and rectum.. 2022 Oct 14; Epub 2022 Oct 14.

Books & Chapters

2020
Chapter Title: Anorectal Abscess
Book Title: Clinical Decision Making in Colorectal Surgery
Author List: Xu Z, Speranza JR
Edited By: Steele SR, Maykel JA, Wexner SD
Published By: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

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