Daniel Geisler, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2005 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Colorectal Surgery
Biographical Sketch
Daniel Geisler, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is Associate Staff in the Department of Colorectal Surgery,
specializing in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy and transanal endoscopic microsurgery) for disorders of the colon and rectum, with emphasis on sphincter-preservation surgery.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO |
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| Internship: | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, General Surgery, Tulsa, OK |
| Residency: | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, General Surgery, Tulsa, OK |
| Fellowship: | Lankenau Hospital, Minimally Invasive Colon & Rectal Surgery, Wynnewood, PA |
| Fellowship: | Saint Vincent Health Center, Colorectal Surgery, Erie, PA |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Austin College, Sherman, TX |
Certifications
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Surgery
Specialty Interests
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery, sphincter-preservation surgery, transanal endoscopic microsurgery, carcinoma of the rectum, colon & anus, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease, diverticulitis, rectal prolapse, colonoscopy.
Innovations & Patents
First single-port colectomy performed in the United States. This was done in conjunction with Dr. Feza Remzi and Dr. Jihad Kaouk and allowed a major abdominal operation (bowel resection) to be performed through a single, small incision (3.5 cm).
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- International Society for Digestive Surgery
- Northeastern Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical education about recent trends. The collaborations are reviewed as part of the Cleveland Clinic’s procedures. The Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses payments to its physicians and scientists for speaking and consulting of $5,000 or more per year, and any equity, royalties, and fiduciary relationships in companies with which they collaborate. In publicly disclosing this information, the Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its doctors’ connections with industry and those of their immediate family members. As of 10/16/2008, Dr. Geisler has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. Patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic’s policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our
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Consulting. Dr. Geisler receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
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