Elizabeth R. Raskin, MD
Surgical Director for the Margolis Family Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program
Book an appointmentBoard-certified colorectal surgeon with expertise in complex IBD care.
Elizabeth R. Raskin, MD, is Surgical Director for the Margolis Family Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program within the Digestive Health Institute at Hoag. A colorectal surgeon with approximately 20 years of experience advancing state-of-the-art technologies and innovative surgical techniques, Dr. Raskin understands the importance of how medical care is delivered and provides cutting-edge, comprehensive care to provide better surgical treatment and improved patient recovery.
Specializing in the treatment of complex colon, rectal and anal conditions, including laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical techniques, she believes we must use our experience, instinct and imagination to reach beyond traditional boundaries to pave the way for better healthcare today and tomorrow. Skilled in minimally invasive surgery, she has a keen interest in examining how robotic surgery and developing technologies can improve patient treatment options and outcomes.
As a researcher, Dr. Raskin has specific interests in IBD, complex diverticular disease, and ostomy creation and care. She is uniquely interested in energy medicine and functional healing as an adjunct to surgical care.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Multidisciplinary care to help patients with Crohn’s, colitis, and related conditions restore health and quality of life.
Colorectal Surgery
Comprehensive treatment of colon, rectal, and anal conditions using advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques.
Complex Diverticular Disease
Surgical management of complicated diverticular disease with a focus on precision, safety, and patient-centered recovery.
Ostomy Creation and Care
Specialized surgical planning and long-term support for patients requiring ostomy creation as part of complex colorectal care.
Robotic Surgery Program
In cancer treatment at Hoag, robotics has transformed the way our oncologic surgeons approach certain gynecologic, urologic, lung, head and neck, pancreatic and colorectal tumors. Hoag is a leader in robotic-assisted surgery and has performed over 35,000 robotic surgeries.
Surgical Director of the Margolis Family Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Leader in minimally invasive and robotic colorectal surgery at Hoag
National and international lecturer on advanced colorectal and robotic techniques
Contributor to peer-reviewed journals and colorectal surgery textbooks
Educator and trainer for surgeons, allied health professionals, and industry
Programs
Colorectal Program
Hoag Digestive Health Institute
Offering advanced screening, surveillance, and treatment, our specialized team of world-class surgeons lead the nation in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgical volume.
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