Marylise Boutros, MD
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Anorectal Fistula Treatment
- Anorectal Surgery
- Anoscopy
- Appendectomy
- Chemoprevention
- Clinical Trials
- Colectomy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Prevention
- Colorectal Cancer Research
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Colorectal Surgery
- Colostomy
- Inherited Colon Cancer Risk Assessment
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Perineal Resection
- Laparoscopic J-pouch Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
- Pelvic Pouch Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
- Polypectomy
- Pouchoscopy
- Proctectomy
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Re-Do Rectal Surgery
- Reoperative Abdominal Surgery
- Reoperative Pelvic Surgery
- Resection of Rectal Diseases
- Rubber Band Ligation Of Hemorrhoids
- Sphincter Sparing Surgery
- Strictureplasty
- Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal Abscesses
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Fistula
- Anorectal Disease
- Anorectal Fistula
- Benign Anorectal Disease
- Bowel Incontinence
- Collagenous Colitis
- Colon Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Endometriosis
- Enterocutaneous Fistula
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
- Fecal Incontinence
- Hemorrhoids
- Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Juvenile Polyposis
- Large Intestine Cancer
- Malignant Rectal Polyp
- Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Rectal Abscess
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Prolapse
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis
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View All PlansAbout Marylise Boutros, MD
Marylise Boutros is a Staff Colorectal Surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic Florida and the Regional Digestive Disease InstituteDirector of Research. Previously, Dr. Boutros was a Colorectal Surgeon at the Jewish General Hospital, Professor of Surgery at McGill University, and Colorectal Surgery Program Director. Having completed General Surgery residency at McGill University and Colorectal Surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic Florida, her clinical interests are advanced minimally invasive approaches to benign and malignant colorectal and anorectal diseases. She treats colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, fecal incontinence and all anorectal disorders.
Dr Boutros is a federally funded researcher who currently leads an internationally renowned research program focused on assessing innovations to improve recovery and functional outcomes after colorectal surgery using multicentre prospective trials, patient-centred interventions and patient-reported outcome measures. Within her research program, Dr Boutros has mentored over forty trainees and graduate students. Dr Boutros also has leadership roles in multiple international societies including Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Canadian Association of General.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2023
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic Florida
Advanced Laparoscopic and endoscopic colorectal surgery
Weston,
FL
2012
Residency - Cleveland Clinic Florida
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Weston,
FL
2011
Residency - McGill University
General Surgery
Montreal,
QC Canada
2010
Medical Education - McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Montreal,
QC Canada
2004
Certifications
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
Research & Publications
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127 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
17 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024
Dr Boutros, was available as needed and very helpful and knowledgeable
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024
Dr Boutros and Dr Hollaran did absolutely amazing job, kept Is informed us thru the process and surgery,I was contacted as soon as the surgery was done and been very curious and informative. Nurses that took care of my dad Mari and Lisa was phenomenal, outstanding and fine care , also a helper Karen was a so amazing.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024
The staff and team are very helpful and they actual care about there patients Dr boutros is the best
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024
Dr was excellent. She explained everything well and in term we could understand. Definitely will return
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024
The doctor was very helpful and answered all of my questions
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024
I am very lucky and thankful to have Dr. Dubrous as my new gastroenterologist. I think it's incredibly important with my condition to have a doctor that is very knowledgeable with LARS! I have every confidence in her recommendations.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
Very compassionate doctor. Treats me like an individual without bias and I trust her recommendations.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
Dr. Boutros was knowledgeable &professional.She was kind, caring very understanding and compassionate. She took time to explain the in office tests I was taking. I didn't feel rushed. She understand my worries & concerns
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024
My stoma nurse Michelle..... WOW, she is AMAZING. Thank you. Dr. Boutros and Michelle were just totally stellar in every way.
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
I am so grateful for Dr. Boutros. She is responsible for giving me my life back.
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
I can't imagine anything that would've made the visit any better. I am so so grateful for Dr. Boutros.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024
I weathered a 7 hour flight delay to see Dr. Boutros and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024
I really like this team. Dr Boutros was kind, informative and knowledgeable. Her entire team made me feel safe and cared about.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023
Dr. Broutos is excellent. I would definitely refer people to her. Without any doubt. She also has a great demeanor and bedside manner.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023
Dr is the All Star. Everything else is good/adequate
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023
I wish I had met Dr. Boutros and Zoe years ago, and I told them as much.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2023
They all went above and beyond. _____ doctors.