Colorectal Care Center at Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital - Glendale, CA

About Colorectal Care Center at Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital

Our Colorectal Care Center at Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital is dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care to 222 W Eulalia St, Ste 100A, Glendale, CA 91204 and nearby communities. Visit us at or call (818) 793-0127 for more information.

Services We Offer

• 3D Endorectal Ultrasounds
• Avoidance of Colostomies for Colon Resections
• Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancer/Polyp Screening
• Genetic Testing
• Hemorrhoids
• Minimally Invasive Surgery

3D Endorectal Ultrasounds

3D endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) provide better visual images of tumor volume and space between adjacent organs and structures compared with standard ERUS and MRI, which leads to better diagnostic accuracy than MRI and ERUS.

Avoidance of Colostomies for Colon Resections

Bowel cancer patients may avoid the need for colostomy bags if they are first treated by having an expandable tube inserted at the site of their blockage.

Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancer/Polyp Screening

Colon, rectal and anal cancer/polyp screenings are tests used to look for a disease when a person doesn't have symptoms. When a person has symptoms, diagnostic tests are used to find out the cause of the symptoms.

Genetic Testing

Genetic testing looks for changes in your DNA and is useful in many areas of medicine and can determine the medical care you receive.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum that may cause discomfort and bleeding.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed using tiny instruments through a small incision, rather than through a larger opening. This form of surgery offers the same benefits of open surgery, but results in a quicker operation, less pain, and a shorter healing time.

Conditions We Treat

• Anorectal Diseases
• Colon and Rectal Cancer
• Diverticulitis
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
• Crohn's Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Intestinal Obstructions
• Intestinal Fistulas
• Fecal Incontinence
• Pelvic Floor Disorders
• Postpartum Disorders
• Acute and Chronic C.Diff Infection

Anorectal Diseases

Anorectal disease refers to ailments of the anus and/or rectum. The anorectal evaluation consists of various tests done to assess and evaluate the anal and rectal region.

Colon and Rectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer starts in either the colon or the rectum and, in most cases, develops slowly over many years. Most start as a polyp - a growth of tissue that starts in the lining and grows into the center of the colon or rectum. A type of polyp known as an adenoma can become colon cancer. More than 95 percent of colorectal cancers are adenocarcinomas that come from such polyps. Removing a polyp early can stop it from becoming cancerous.

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is an infection or inflammation of pouches called diverticula, that can form in your intestines.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Inflammatory bowel diseases are a group of disorders that involve chronic inflammation of your digestive tract. This includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which exhibit symptoms including rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.

Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. It causes inflammation of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition.

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis or commonly called colitis, is an inflammatory bowel disease in which the inner lining of the large intestine and rectum become inflamed.

Intestinal Obstructions

Intestinal obstructions are blockages in either the small or large intestine, which prevents food from passing through the intestinal tract. This blockage can be cause by situations such as the buildup of fibrous tissue in the intestine, twisting of the intestine, tumors, and hernias.

Intestinal Fistulas

A gastrointestinal fistula is an abnormal opening in the stomach or intestines that results in leaks. Leaks through to the intestines are called entero-enteral fistulas. Leaks that go through to the skin are called enterocutaneous fistulas.

Fecal Incontinence

Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements. Fecal incontinence ranges from an occasional leakage of stool while passing gas to a complete loss of bowel control.

Pelvic Floor Disorders

Pelvic floor disorders are disorders that affect the pelvic floor muscles. They are more common in women that in men and include conditions such as pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic inflammatory disease PID), pelvic organ prolapse, and urinary and fecal incontinence.

Postpartum Disorders

Postpartum disorders are disorders that occur after childbirth. They can include postpartum depression, anxiety, psychosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The most common of these is postpartum depression, which can make it difficult for mother to bond with baby and can last for a few days, weeks, or months.

Acute and Chronic C.Diff Infection

Acute care refers to an active treatment for short-term needs, usually performed in a hospital setting or doctor's office. Practitioners try to make this care fit seamlessly into a patient's routine.