Colon & Rectal Surgery
The Christ Hospital Physicians - Colon & Rectal Surgery
Janice Rafferty, MD, is the Chief of Colorectal Surgery and Director of Surgical Oncology Services at The Christ Hospital Network. She has over 25 years of experience diagnosing and treating complex colorectal conditions, including colorectal cancer, anal cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, complex proctology, pelvic floor disorders, and other digestive disorders.
Dr. Rafferty is an active member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO). She is a Senior Examiner for the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, an ad hoc reviewer for several surgical journals, and has served as a scientific reviewer for the Department of Defense.
A dedicated educator, Dr. Rafferty has trained surgical residents and staff throughout her career in Cincinnati — a commitment honored by Carl H. and Edyth Lindner in 2007 with an endowed Chair in Colon and Rectal Surgery. She was the longtime chair of the Peer Review Committee in Surgical Services and serves on the Graduate Medical Education Committee at The Christ Hospital. She has also served on the American Cancer Society Hamilton County Branch Board of Directors and the Cincinnati Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
Dr. Rafferty has been honored by "Speaking of Women's Health" for her contributions to colorectal cancer care in the Cincinnati area. She has given scientific presentations and invited lectures locally and on the national and international stage, authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and textbook chapters, and co-edited major textbooks in Colon and Rectal Surgery.
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I have been continually impressed with Dr. Rafferty and the assistants in this practice.
I trust Dr Rafferty with any important medical decisions
Very thorough exam and explanation.
Dr Rafferty was thorough, explained my options in an easy to understand manner, listened carefully to my questions and spent the time I needed with me. Very empathetic.
Dr Rafferty is always informative and answers all my questions