John Monson, MB BCH FACS

I am currently the Director of the Intestinal Failure Program of Northwell Health, based at Northshore University Hospital on Long Island. Prior to that I served as Executive Director of Colorectal Surgery for AdventHealth in Central Florida and lead the premier Colorectal practice for the system. Until 2022, I was Chair of the Digestive Health and Surgery Institute. We provide a unique comprehensive colorectal care program with a special emphasis on minimally invasive approaches to the management of malignant disease. I have 25 years experience - both clinical and research - in the management of bowel cancer, especially rectal cancer. I am known internationally for my care of such patients. I have a very large personal experience of minimal access and trans-anal surgical techniques including TEMS and TAMIS. I have a special interest in technique for avoidance of colostomy and organ preservation for patients with rectal cancer including non-operative options. I also see many patients with inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease and have special expertise in helping patients with entero-cutaneous fistula. I was a founding member of the OSTRiCh consortium which ultimately became NAPRC and I currently serve on the Executive Committee and as a site reviewer. I have published widely in the fields of cancer research and health services research.

Anal-rectal Disorders/Procedures

• anal abscess
• anal fissure
• anal fistula
• anal tears
• hemorrhoid problems
• rectal bleeding
• rectal prolapse

Colon and Rectal Disorders/Cancer

• anal abscess
• anal cancer
• biopsy of tumors
• colectomy
• Colon and Rectal Disorders/Cancer
• colon cancer screening
• colon surgery
• colon/rectal cancer
• colonic polyps
• colonoscopy
• colostomy
• Crohn's disease
• diverticular disease
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• hemorrhoidectomy
• ileostomy
• intestinal failure management
• irritable bowel syndrome
• laparoscopic colon surgery
• ulcerative colitis

Diagnostic Imaging/procedures

Bowel Control

• bowel incontinence
• constipation
• diarrhea

Minimally Invasive Procedures

• endoscopic surgery
• laparoscopic surgery
• Minimally Invasive Procedures
• robotic surgery
• tumor ablation

Surgical Oncology (Cancer/Tumors)

• anal cancer/tumors
• colon cancer screening
• colon cancer/polyps
• colon/rectal cancer

Northshore University Hospital

Manhasset, NY

Colorectal Surgeon

06/2024—Present