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Walter Longo, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS

Professor Emeritus of Surgery (Colon and Rectal Surgery)
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Professor Emeritus of Surgery (Colon and Rectal Surgery)

Biography

Walter E Longo, MD, MBA , FACS, FASCRS, Is one of five Yale surgeons who is board-certified specifically in colorectal cancer. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. He is fellowship trained and is a Board Certified General Surgeon and a Board Certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon.

Dr. Longo is committed to providing patients with the highest standards for the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of the diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus using minimally invasive techniques. Watch a video with Dr. Walter Longo >>


He specializes in screening and management of colon cancer; rectal cancer; anal cancer; sphincter preserving surgery; transanal removal of cancer; diverticulitis; inflammatory bowel disease; stricturoplasty; bowel resection; ostomy; polyposis syndromes and adenomatous polyps; hemorrhoids; fissures; fistulas; anal abscesses; disorders of continence; and pelvic floor disorders.

Last Updated on June 09, 2025.

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Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

MBA
St. Louis University (2001)
Fellow
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (1991)
Chief Resident
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (1990)
Senior Resident
Yale Medical Center, New Haven, CT (1989)
Research Fellow
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (1988)
Junior Resident
Yale University Medical Center, New Haven, CT (1987)
Intern
Yale University Medical Center, New Haven, CT (1985)
MD
New York Medical College (1984)

Board Certifications

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

    Certification Organization
    AB of Colon and Rectal Surgery
    Latest Certification Date
    2015
    Original Certification Date
    1995

Research

Overview

Medical Research Interests

Gastrointestinal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Walter Longo's published research.

Publications

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2024

2023

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

Honors

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    Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2016

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    Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2015

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    Master of Arts, Honoris Causa

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    Medical Student Class of 2003, Award in Excellence in Surgical Education

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    Alpha Epsilon Delta

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Mailing Address

Colorectal Surgery

PO Box 208062

New Haven, CT 06520-8062

United States

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