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St. Luke’s Clinic – Colon and Rectal Surgery: Boise, 125 E Idaho St

We’re dedicated to providing advanced care for acute and chronic health conditions of the colon, rectum, and anus, and specialize in colon and rectal surgery. Our services include advanced laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgery and diagnosis and management of colon and rectal cancer, as well as treatment for conditions such as diverticular disease, hemorrhoids, abscesses and fistulas, continence disorders, and other benign and malignant anorectal conditions.

Providers

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

    Biography

    Erin Fennern, MD specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of both benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus, including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders, diverticulitis, and benign anorectal disease. She has a particular interest in caring for underserved or marginalized patient populations. Her aim is to provide compassionate and evidence-based care to patients, with the goal of optimizing both the length and quality of their lives.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

    Biography

    Benjamin J. Karsten, MD has special interests in advanced laparoscopic techniques for colon and rectal cancer. Dr. Karsten completed his residency in general surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He completed his fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry/Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

    Biography

    Jennifer K. Lee, MD specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. She has clinical interests in robotic and minimally invasive techniques, colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders, and anorectal disorders.

    Dr. Lee's goal is to provide high-quality patient-centered care with compassion by utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to optimize the outcome for each patient.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

  • Biography

    Nicole Singer, PA-C has been a physician assistant for over 20 years, spending most of her career in various family practice settings. Before moving to Idaho, she worked as a sole practitioner in a rural Iowa town, then worked for Duke University Health System in both family practice and urgent care clinics. 

    Nicole earned her bachelor's degree in exercise science and cardiac rehabilitation from Ithaca College. She earned her master's degree in physician assistant studies from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine/Arizona School of Health Sciences, earning the PA Faculty Award upon graduation.

    When Nicole is away from work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family hiking, skiing, camping, and running.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

Conditions

  • Anal Cancer

    Anal cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the anus, which is the opening at the end of the rectum.

  • Colon Cancer

    Abnormal cells in your colon or rectum can grow together and form polyps. Over time, some polyps can turn into cancer.

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