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Joseph Stephen Flanagan,  II, MD

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Joseph Stephen Flanagan, II, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery

4.8
(140)
Affiliation

Atlantic Medical Group

Male

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Joseph Stephen Flanagan, II, MD

About me

Joseph Flanagan II, MD, is a colorectal surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group, specializing in disorders of the gastrointestinal tract that require surgical intervention. He is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and fellowship-trained in colon and rectal surgery. He treats a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions including the surgical management of colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and benign and malignant anorectal disease.
Dr. Flanagan uses advanced techniques in colon and rectal surgery including robotics, laparoscopy, and open techniques tailored to each patient’s needs. He also performs colonoscopies (screening and diagnostic) and anorectal procedures. He takes the time to listen to his patients, answer their questions, and personalize each treatment plan to put his patients at ease.
After earning his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, Dr. Flanagan completed his residency training at Morristown Medical Center, where he was named chief surgery resident, responsible for running the surgical services including colorectal surgery, general surgery, surgical oncology, vascular surgery, and trauma surgery. He was selected to be the morbidity and mortality chief resident and education chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in colorectal surgery at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, Hempstead, NY.
Dr. Flanagan has published on several topics related to colon and rectal pathology in peer-reviewed medical journals. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.

Areas of focus: Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery

SPECIALTIES

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

AFFILIATIONS

  • Atlantic Medical Group

  • Chilton Medical Center

  • Morristown Medical Center

Where to see me

Insurance

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Education & Experience

TRAINING

Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolMedical School
Morristown Medical CenterResidency
Northwell HealthFellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Patient Reviews

OVERALL RATING

4.8

(140 ratings)
20 reviews
  • 5.0
    Sep 28, 2024
    MyChat is a great APP. I get all the appointments, tastings, after visit summary from it. Make me informed about my health situation. I like this doctor who provided services to me. He draws pictures on the white board help me understand my health problems and the needs of MRI for my pelvic area. I am appreciating his help very much!
  • 5.0
    Sep 20, 2024
    All very well
  • 5.0
    Sep 12, 2024
    Very nice and very informative. He took his time and was detailed with his recommendation.
  • 4.7
    Sep 10, 2024
    Excellent
  • 5.0
    Aug 26, 2024
    This was my first visit to Dr. Flanagan who was referred by another office. I was extremely satisfied with all aspects of my office visit and his concern for my issues and the test that he ordered.