Roy M. Dressner, DO, FACS, FASCRS

Colon and Rectal Surgeon, Roy M. Dressner, DO has special expertise in the surgical treatment of colorectal carcinoma, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease.  He received his bachelor’s degree from New York University and his doctor of osteopathy degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

He completed his surgical training at Monmouth Medical Center in 1997, where he was honored with the John C. Borden Memorial Surgical Award for Proficiency and Outstanding Service in the Field of Surgery.  He then completed a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital, New York.  

A fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American College of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Dr. Dressner’s professional affiliations also include the  American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons as well as the New York and New Jersey Societies of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.  

With a special expertise in the minimally invasive surgical treatment of colon-rectal cancers, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease, Dr. Dressner performs advanced laparoscopic procedures for these and other gastro-intestinal disorders. He is also the medical director for the Center of Defecatory Disorders providing diagnostic and treatment modalities (both medical and surgical) for fecal incontinence.  

Dr. Dressner has been selected as one of  "America's Top Physicians" (Consumer Research Council) for three consecutive years. (2003-2004; 2004-2005 and 2005-2006)

 

CURRICULUM VITAE 

Roy M. Dressner, DO, FACS, FASCRS
1131 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, NJ  07702
Tel:  732-389-1331
Fax:  732-542-8587

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
07/1997-06/1998           
St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY                            

Fellowship – Colon/Rectal Surgery

07/1991-06/1997            Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ                                    Residency – General Surgery

07/1991-1992              Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY                                     Internship – Transitional Internship

 

EDUCATION
06/1991                       New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Wesbury, NY            Degree:             
D.O.

06/1987                       New York University, New York, NY                                    Degree:            
B.A. – Biology

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 

            American College of Surgeons (Associate Fellow)
            American Medical Association
            American Osteopathic Association
            American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
            New Jersey Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
            New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
            Monmouth Surgical Society

 

ACCREDITATIONS & LICENSURE 

9/25/1999            Diplomate of American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
9/14/1998            Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery
7/21/1997            New York Medical License
7/01/1998            New Jersey Medical License

    

SPECIALTY MEMBERSHIP 

6/2001             Fellow, American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
6/2001             Fellow, American College of Surgeons

 

STAFF APPOINTMENTS

07/1998            Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ–Department of Surgery                         Staff Surgeon
                        Assistant Attending     

07/1998            Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, NJ – Department of Surgery                         Staff Surgeon

07/1998            Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, NJ – Department of Surgery                         Staff Surgeon

 

PUBLICATIONS

09/2001            Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, Vol. 44 pp 1365-1366
                        Testicular metastases from Colon Carcinoma – case report
                        Co-Authors:  Drs. D. Danikas, R. Sachs, M.L. Arvaniatis, R. Dressner

 

PRESENTATIONS

10/2001            American College of Surgeons 
                        New Orleans, LA
                        “Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma and their relation to colon lesions”

 

11/1999            Northeastern Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeon Meeting, Palm Beach, FL
                        Anal manifestation of AIDS

 

COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

10/1999            Deal Jewish Community Center, Deal, NJ 
                        Neptune Senior Center, Neptune, NJ 
                        Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch, NJ
                        -Importance of screening for colon and rectal cancer

10/1999            Senior Citizens Activities Network 

02/2000            Eatontown Community Center

AWARDS

06/1997            Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ
                        John C. Borden Memorial Surgery Award for proficiency and
                        Outstanding service in general surgery

 

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