Dr. Ren Yu Zhang, M.D.

Board Certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Dr. Zhang hails from the east coast. He graduated from the University of Rochester with majors in Electrical Engineering and Developmental Biology. He then went on to earn his medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Subsequently, he completed his general surgery training at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester under internationally renowned surgeons including Dr. Seymour Schwartz. During his general surgery residency, he spent a year fellowship in research at Cleveland Clinic focusing on surgical outcomes in colorectal surgery. Under the guidance of Dr. Victor Fazio, his research projects were presented at various national conferences. Before joining Nevada Surgery and Cancer Care, he completed his fellowship training in colorectal surgery in Erie PA.

Focusing on the care and protection of your colon and rectal health, Dr. Zhang is committed to delivering the highest quality in comprehensive specialty care. Interested in both benign and malignant conditions of the colon and the rectum, he provides management and treatment of a wide range of conditions such as anorectal fistula, abscesses, anal fissure, hemorrhoids, anal/colon/rectal cancers, bowel incontinence, rectal prolapse, diverticular disease, colostomy/ileostomy, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.

Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Zhang offers minimally invasive laparoscopic colon/rectal resection to help you with faster recovery and lesser pain in addition to comprehensive care in the cancer field ranging from a screening colonoscopy to a therapeutic colonoscopic polyp removal. Sensitive to your anxieties and concerns with anorectal or colorectal disease, Dr. Zhang will work closely with you to alleviate any physical and emotional stress to achieve the best outcomes for you. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Zhang offers minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic colon/rectal resection to help you with faster recovery and less pain.  He also provides comprehensive care in the field of maintaining colon and rectal health, ranging from screening colonoscopies to therapeutic colonoscopic polyp removal.