For people afflicted with disorders like diverticulitis or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a colorectal surgeon can dramatically improve quality of life. These doctors are specially trained to diagnose and treat problems with the lower digestive tract including the colon, rectum and anus. Colorectal surgeons are exceptionally skilled at performing bowel surgery as well as endoscopic procedures to detect colon polyps and cancer. Additionally, they provide expert care for patients suffering with the pain of inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.