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Department Colorectal Surgery
Primary Location West Valley Medical Building
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abdominal Perineal Resection
  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Anal Cancer Surgery
  • Anorectal Fistula Treatment
  • Anorectal Surgery
  • Anoscopy
  • Cancer Center
  • Colectomy
  • Colon Resection Surgery
  • Colon Surgery
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer Prevention
  • Colorectal Cancer Research
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
  • Colorectal Cancer Treatment
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Colostomy
  • Consultation for Complicated Colon and Rectal Disease
  • Fecal Diversion
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Hemorrhoid Arterial Ligation
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Ileoanal Pouch
  • Ileostomy
  • Intestinal Stomas
  • J-Pouch Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Abdominal Perineal Resection
  • Laparoscopic Colectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Fecal Diversion
  • Laparoscopic Ileocolectomy
  • Laparoscopic J-pouch Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Proctosigmoidectomy
  • Laparoscopic Rectopexy
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
  • Laparoscopic Surgery for Prolapse
  • Laparoscopy
  • Mucosal Ulcerative Colitis Medical Management
  • Proctitis - Care and Treatment
  • Rectal Cancer Surgery
  • Rectal Exam
  • Rectal Prolapse Surgery
  • Rectal Surgery
  • Rectal-Sparing Operations for Carcinoma of the Rectum
  • Rectopexy
  • Rectum Reoperative Abdominopelvic Surgery
  • Re-Do Rectal Surgery
  • Reoperation Surgery
  • Reoperative Abdominal Surgery
  • Reoperative Pelvic Surgery
  • Resection of Rectal Diseases
  • Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
  • Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Robotic Colorectal Surgery
  • Robotically Assisted Laparoscopy
  • Rubber Band Ligation Of Hemorrhoids
  • Sacral Nerve Stimulation
  • Second Opinion
  • Sphincter Sparing Surgery
  • Stoma Surgery
  • Strictureplasty
  • Surgery for Carcinoma of the Colon
  • Surgery for Crohn's Disease
  • Surgery for Desmoid Tumors
  • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
  • Surgery for Rectovaginal Fistula
  • Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
  • Total Abdominal Colectomy
  • Treatment for Anal Fissure
  • Treatment for Anal Fistula
  • Ulcerative Colitis Medical Management
  • Ventral Rectopexy
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abdominal Abscess
  • Adenomas
  • Adenomatous Polyps
  • Anal Abscesses
  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Dysplasia
  • Anal Fissures
  • Anal Fistula
  • Anal Itching
  • Anal Pain
  • Anal Warts
  • Anorectal Disease
  • Anorectal Fistula
  • Benign Anorectal Disease
  • Bowel Incontinence
  • Cancer
  • Cancer of the Anus
  • Carcinoma of the Colon
  • Carcinoma of the Large Bowel
  • Carcinoma of the Small Bowel
  • Collagenous Colitis
  • 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)
  • Female Incontinence
  • Functional Disorders
  • Genital Warts
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer
  • Hirschsprung's Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Intestinal Fistula
  • Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Large Bowel Cancer
  • Large Intestine Cancer
  • Necrotizing Fasciitis
  • Pelvic Disorders
  • Perianal Ulcer
  • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Polyps of the Rectum
  • Proctitis
  • Rectal Abscess
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Pain
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Rectal Tumor
  • Rectocele
  • Rectovaginal Fistulas
  • Small Bowel Cancer
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stoma Related Problems
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Volvulus
View all 65 Specialties +
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2017

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Colorectal Surgery
Cleveland, OH
2013

Residency - University Hospitals Case Medical Center
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH
2012

Internship - University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
2006

Medical Education - Wright State Univ. School of Med.
Dayton, OH United States
2005

Certifications

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery - General Surgery
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

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 8/7/2024, Dr. Trunzo has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. 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.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* 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

213 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

39 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

We trusted his assessment as our medial provider!

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Excellent doctor. Treated me with respect and concern for my feelings and my concerns. Answered my questions and worked with me on my treatment plan.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Dr. Trunzo is an excellent physician, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needed care in his field.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

I delayed getting care for this issue due to embarrassment but Dr. Trunzo and staff were so professional and courteous. Dr. Trunzo Addressed the problem in a helpful and matter of fact way that made it easy for me to ask questions. I am very glad I finally made this appointment.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

Feel very confident with this provider

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024

Dr Trunzo is a very caring and patient Dr

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

Dr Trunzo is the best

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

One of the best doctor visits/ consultations I have ever had. Great listener and communicator

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

I'm very please with Dr. Trunzo and his office.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

I would definitely recommend care with this doctor and hospital to any one.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024

The Doctor was very personable as well as prou. He was informative as well as comforting to me as a patient.

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024

Dr Trunzo excellent

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024

Dr Trunzo is extremely encouraging and accessible. He is never short or unavailable and he answers all my questions

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

I had to contact Dr. Trunzo's office to get an appt. Earlier than September. I had just been at an E.R. They told me to see a doctor ASAP. It was difficult to do that. Luckily, his office got me an earlier appt.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

Dr. Trunzo spent a lot of time with me explaining the do's and don'ts of surgery.

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Dr. Trunzo and his assistant Karen are very professional. They are always re-assuring and caring of what is in your best interest. They always have kept me very informed of any procedures and surgeries they were to perform. Excellent Bedside Manner!

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024

Great doctor!

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024

Excellent Doctor and staff

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

I can't say enough about Dr Traunzo. Caring concerned and life saving took time with me no rushing. Highly recommended

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Dr. Trunzo is amazing. He takes his time, is very thorough and makes sure to follow-up with you. Have already recommended him to others in need of his services.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Dr Trunzo is very dedicated and patient. Answers any questions as well as possible. Nurses are equally attentive, professional and kind.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

The doctor was recommended by my primary care physician and I would recommend him too.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024

I can't express how great Dr Trunzo is. This was my 3rd procedure with him. I'm always in great hands.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024

I will always recommend Dr Trunzo.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Dr put me at ease about the upcoming surgery.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Dr Trunzo was excellent. He took his time and explained everything to my kids and mine understanding. I have complete confidence in him.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Dr. Joseph Trunzo has performed surgery on my colon twice in the last several years. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field, caring and a true walking example of what a physician should be. He takes his Hippocratic oath seriously. I am blessed to have been recommended to his care and expertise years ago. He walked me through a very difficult time in both surgeries. His confidence in my healing gave me courage throughout both surgeries. Kudos to Dr. Joseph Trunzo. He is in my prayers daily.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024

Dr. Trunzo and his office are always prompt, professional, and timely when I have needed to access the office.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024

Love Dr J. Trunzo !!! Very Informative & Personable

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Dr Trunzo was very compassionate and caring.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024

Dr. Trunzo was excellent.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024

Dr. Trunzo was great, taking time to review my records, exposing current situation and listen to my concerns. He decided on a care plan and put it into play right away. The office exam was not fun, but he and the nurse were very professional and made sure it was as comfortable as possible.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024

The doctor & his staff are top notch. This was a surgery follow up. Doctor & staff were professional, sincerely courteous, & discussed my observations & questions at length just as they did before surgery.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Trunzo walked me through the lab results and used a diagram to clarify the locations of the polyps; he also educated me on the carcinoma nuances related to my previous cancer. Very helpful and necessary teaching moments.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Dr.Trunzo and his crew were very friendly and courteous and put me at ease.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

First time meeting Dr. Trunzo. He took all the time we needed to walk us through a discussion on colon cancer.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023

Dr teunzo and his whole nursing staff in after care where awesome especially caittlin

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

Excellent bedside manner, very thorough, explained everything to me. I had an exam which was done in such a professional manner. I was a registered nurse for 40 years so I'm a bit picky. I would highly recommend this physician to family and friends!

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023

Dr Trunzo is great. So kind and answer all my questions.

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