Anuradha Bhama, MD
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Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Surgery
- Anorectal Fistula Treatment
- Anorectal Surgery
- Anoscopy
- Colectomy
- Colon Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Prevention
- Colorectal Cancer Research
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Colorectal Surgery
- Colostomy
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
- Laparoscopic J-pouch Surgery
- Laparoscopic Proctosigmoidectomy
- Laparoscopic Rectopexy
- Proctitis - Care and Treatment
- Rectal Surgery
- Robotic Colorectal Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Surgery for Carcinoma of the Colon
- Surgery for Crohn's Disease
- Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Anal Abscesses
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Dysplasia
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Fistula
- Benign Anorectal Disease
- Cancer
- Cancer of the Anus
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Diseases
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Neoplasia
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colovaginal Fistula
- Colovesical Fistula
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Enterocutaneous Fistula
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
- Hemorrhoids
- Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
- Juvenile Polyposis
- Large Intestine Cancer
- Perianal Ulcer
- Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Polyps of the Rectum
- Proctitis
- Rectal Abscess
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectal Tumor
- Rectovaginal Fistulas
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis
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View All PlansAbout Anuradha Bhama, MD
Dr. Bhama’s clinical practice focuses on colon and rectal cancer, IBD,& diverticulitis, complex reoperative colorectal surgery and advanced robotic techniques. Her interests are enterocutaneous fistulas, chronic anastomotic complications, complex ostomy reversals and complex reoperative operations for IBD and recurrent colorectal cancer. She has extensive experience in robotics for colorectal surgery, specifically advanced robotics in patients who have had prior abdominal surgery.
Dr. Bhama is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and at Case Western Reserve University. She is a staff surgeon in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio. She serves as the Patient Experience Officer for the Digestive Disease Institute. Prior to joining the staff at Cleveland Clinic, she practiced at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. There, she served as the Director of Robotic Colorectal Surgery, the Director of the Rush Program for Complex Reoperative Colorectal Surgery and the Director of Education for Colorectal Surgery.
She attended University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree and The Ohio State University for her medical degree. She completed training in general surgery at University of Iowa and completed a research fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She completed her colon and rectal surgery training in Ann Arbor at St. Joseph Mercy and the University of Michigan, with additional training in complex minimally invasive and reoperative colorectal surgery at Cleveland Clinic. She is board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.
Dr. Bhama's research focus is on the effectiveness of minimally invasive robotic surgery and surgical education.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2021
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - St. Joseph Mercy Health System
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Ann Arbor,
MI
2015
Residency - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
General Surgery
Iowa City,
IA
2014
Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh
Surgical Oncology (Research)
Pittsburgh,
PA
2011
Residency - Wake Forest School of Medicine
General Surgery
Winston-Salem,
NC United States
2010
Medical Education - Ohio State University
Columbus,
OH
2007
Undergraduate - University of Michigan
Ann Arbor,
MI
2003
Additional Training
Professional Highlights
- Reviewer for multiple major surgical journals
- Diseases of the Colon and Rectum - Editorial Board
- Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery - Editorial Board
Certifications
- General Surgery
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
Specialty Interests
Complex Reoperative Colorectal Surgery Robotic Colorectal Surgery Complex Reoperative Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
Awards & Honors
Innovations & Patents
Memberships
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Fellow
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow
Research & Publications
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152 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
23 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025
Dr. Bhama was wonderful. I should have made an appointment a long time ago, I feel great. Thanks again!
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025
My care giver gives me great care! My care giver cares! And I care about my care giver too! We are friends. I will miss my caregiver after all of this comes to our desired conclusion. And at this point, I feel great from my caregivers efforts. Dr. Bhama is my hero!
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025
Dr. Bhama was exceptional in every aspect. My condition had come as a surprise and I had so many questions and a lot of anxiety. She was so incredibly attentive and addressed all of my questions and followed up to ensure I understood or had any additional concerns. IHonestly, ai don't think I have ever had a more valuable interaction with a provider.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025
Dr. Bhama was incredibly helpful in every respect, spending the time necessary to explain the medical issue, surgical approach, expected outcome, and potential complications. She was clear, compassionate, friendly, and made me feel at ease and confident.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025
Dr Bhama is a great doctor; easy to talk to & she really cares about her patients. I was lucky to find her!!
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025
She's attentive and a good listener.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025
This doctor is amazing! Cc is lucky to have her
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024
I came from Pittsburgh for the initial surgery. The option for a follow up video visit was great! ( I saw my local PCP at two weeks post op, so the ability to see Dr. Bhama via video chat was much appreciated.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024
I aready have recommended Dr. Bhama to two of my friends. Not sure if they will follow up or not, But Dr. Bhama is wonderful. So very thankful for her skill and knowledge!
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024
This was my first meeting with Dr. Bhama and she put me at ease and took the time to explain my condition, treatment plan, and answer questions.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024
I was really nervous about this appointment but once I met her I felt at ease. I had a bad experience with a UPMC Surgeon and I cannot express how much different I was treated there versus Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024
Dr is very friendly, thorough and professional
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
I was really pleased with how quickly I was able to schedule seeing this provider.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
Really appreciated Dr. Bhama's questions and discussion of diagnosis.
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024
I came to Cleveland Clinic for a second opinion. Dr. Bhama explained results/ view of my CT scan that Doctors in Pittsburgh missed. She was able to clearly show me on the CT scan and explain what I was viewing. I will be having my surgery with Dr. Bhama. I highly recommend Dr. Bhama!
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024
Dr. Bhama is a confident, friendly & knowledgeable doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024
I am looking forward to Dr. Bhama performing my surgery
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024
Doctor Anuradha is excellent doctor as well as extremely kind person. She explained me everything so well. I am highly satisfied with her. She gives time to her patients and explains every treatment deeply, which I really appreciate. I would definitely recommend her!
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024
Dr. Bauma was very easy to acces, talk to, and get my questions asked.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024
It was a good experience. I had a productive conversation with Dr. Bhama and I felt good about the information I received from her during the appointment
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
She is an amazing Doctor!! I am so glad that she took on my case! Very nice and attending to my specific needs
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024
Dr.Bhama Was excellent, it was very easy to talk to about the situation, highly recommended, and Also been intelligent, quite beautiful
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024
Dr. Bhama did a good job with my surgery - Drs. only spend about a minute with me.