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Department Colorectal Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.7000
Fax:
216.445.8627
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Advanced Robotics
  • Anorectal Fistula Treatment
  • Anorectal Surgery
  • Anoscopy
  • Colectomy
  • Colon Surgery
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colonoscopy with Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
  • Colorectal Cancer - Prevention
  • Colorectal Cancer Research
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
  • Colorectal Cancer Treatment
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Colostomy
  • 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 Surgical Procedures
  • Robotic Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgery for Carcinoma of the Colon
  • Surgery for Crohn's Disease
  • Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
View all 30 Treatment & Services +

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
View all 41 Specialties +
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Biography

About Anuradha Bhama, MD

Dr. Bhama is an Associate Professor in Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Learner College of medicine and Case Western Reserve University. She is a staff surgeon in the Department of Colorectal surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Ohio. Prior to joining the staff at Cleveland clinic, she practiced at Rush University Medical Center in Downtown 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 University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She completed her Colon and Rectal Surgery training at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor/ University of Michigan with additional training in complex minimally invasive and reoperative colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. She is Board General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery.

Dr. Bhama’s clinical practice specializes in complex reoperative colorectal surgery and advanced robotic techniques. Her interests are enterocutaneous fistulas, chronic anastomotic complications, 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's research focus is on comparative effectiveness of minimally invasive robotic surgery and surgical education.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2017

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - St. Joseph Mercy Health System
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Ann Arbor, MI USA
2015

Residency - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
General Surgery
Iowa City, IA USA
2014

Fellowship - UNiversity of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Surgical Oncology (Research)
Pittsburgh, PA USA
2011

Residency - Wake Forest School of Medicine
General Surgery
Winston-Salem, NC USA
2010

Medical Education - Ohio State University
Columbus, OH USA
2007

Undergraduate - University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI USA
2003

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

Memberships

  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Fellow
  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 12/2/2022, Dr. Bhama has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

68 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

10 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023

Dr. Bhama (and her GI Fellow, Dr. Khan) were extraordinarily professional, attentive and compassionate throughout my evaluation and discussion of all aspects of my treatment plan and care. My wife and I were duly impressed and appreciative of the level of expertise, coordination and communication with us. They certainly lived up to, and exceeded, our expectations of Cleveland Clinic's reputation and our confidence in Dr. Bhma and her colleagues. She could not have been more prepared (had studied my records), engaged and genuine in every aspect of her interaction with us, examination of me and recommendations made. Seeing Dr. Bhama was truly a positive experience in face of the challenges presented my diagnosis and options for intervention. Signed, Patrick Sloan, patient

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023

Loved Dr. Bhama and the ostomy nurse Heather They explained things very well, and gave tips to me on my ostomy. Made me feel so at home.

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023

All the doctors and nurses was great .. Highly recommend ..

Reviewed on May 18, 2023

Already have recommended my friend to Dr. Bhama!

Reviewed on May 8, 2023

Dr Bhama was super

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023

Dr.Bahama and her team they were very pleasant

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2023

Dr. Bahma and her team are wonderful medical providers. They are not only knowledgeable but also prompt to answer any questions we have.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2023

I continue to have great experiences with Dr. Bhama's team.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023

She took very good care of me ,kind & caring .

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022

It could not have been better. Dr. Bhama and her staff are exceptional

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