Board-Certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon, trusted Proctologist & Hemorrhoid Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ – Dr. Aisha Akhtar

Trusted Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Specialist Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale & Glendale, AZ

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Dr. Aisha Akhtar, MD, FCPS

Board-Certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon
Board-Certified General Surgeon
Proctologist, Colorectal & Hemorrhoid Surgeon

Dr. Aisha Akhtar is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon and general surgeon with fellowship training in surgical oncology. She provides expert evaluation and treatment for hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, colon and rectal conditions, and pelvic floor disorders.

She offers advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques to support less pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery when appropriate.

Serving patients across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Glendale, Arizona. Diplomate of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS) and the American Board of Surgery.

Hemorrhoid Specialist

  • Office-based hemorrhoid treatment
  • Rubber band ligation
  • Thrombosed hemorrhoid evaluation
  • Personalized medical & surgical options

Proctologist Care

  • Rectal bleeding and anal pain evaluation
  • Anal fissures, fistulas, abscess care
  • In-office anoscopy / sigmoidoscopy when needed
  • Compassionate, discreet care

Colonoscopy & Screening

  • Screening colonoscopy
  • Diagnostic colonoscopy for symptoms
  • Colon polyps evaluation
  • Colorectal cancer prevention focus

Pelvic Floor Specialist

  • Constipation and pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Fecal incontinence evaluation
  • Anal manometry (when indicated)
  • Evidence-based treatment plans

Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery

  • Robotic and laparoscopic colorectal surgery
  • ERAS principles to support recovery
  • Care for benign and malignant conditions
  • Individualized surgical decision-making

Comprehensive Colorectal Care

  • Colon and rectal cancer evaluation
  • Diverticulitis and IBD management
  • Rectal prolapse and rectocele care
  • Clear guidance and patient education

Advanced Pelvic Floor Treatment with Emsella Chair in Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Aisha Akhtar offers advanced pelvic floor therapy using the FDA-cleared Emsella chair, a non-invasive treatment designed to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and improve bladder control.

  • Treatment for urinary incontinence
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction therapy
  • Non-surgical, no downtime treatment
  • Comfortable in-office procedure
  • Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Glendale patients
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Certifications and Affiliations

Top Doctors Badge The American Board of Surgery Arizona Medical Board
american board of colon and rectal surgery american board of quality Arizona Advanced Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Our Colon and Rectal Surgery Team is dedicated to delivering effective screenings and treatments. Our highly trained team utilizes the latest and most advanced methods for colon cancer screenings, ensuring the best care for our patients.

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Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is a preventable and treatable disease that often begins as polyps in the colon. Early detection through colonoscopy improves outcomes and survival.

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Rectal Cancer

Rectal cancer is the third most common cancer and treatment depends on stage. Options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

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Diverticular

Diverticular disease involves pouches in the colon that are often harmless but can lead to diverticulitis, bleeding, strictures, or fistulas. Treatment ranges from fiber and antibiotics to surgery for complicated or recurrent disease.

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Anal Fissure

Discover causes, symptoms, and treatments for anal fissures. Learn about non-surgical and surgical options. Consult Dr. Aisha Akhtar, MD, Colorectal Surgeon.

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Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins of the anus and rectum that can cause bleeding, pain, itching, and prolapse. Treatment ranges from dietary changes and office-based banding to surgical hemorrhoidectomy for severe or recurrent cases.

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Anal Abscess And Anal Fistula

Anal abscess is a painful infection near the anus that may lead to a fistula, an abnormal tunnel causing drainage. Treatment usually involves surgical drainage or fistula repair to prevent recurrence.

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Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colorectal cancer screening detects precancerous polyps and early-stage cancer, improving prevention and survival. Most adults should begin screening at age 45 using stool tests or colonoscopy, with earlier or more frequent testing for high-risk individuals.

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Rectal Prolapse

Rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum protrudes through the anus due to weakened support structures, often causing bleeding or incontinence. Surgical repair, such as rectopexy or perineal resection, is the most effective treatment and generally improves symptoms.

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Constipation

Constipation is common and often caused by diet, lifestyle, or medical conditions. Treatment includes fiber, fluids, medications, and rarely surgery for specific disorders.

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Fecal Incontinence

Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, often caused by sphincter injury, nerve damage, or diarrhea. Treatment ranges from medications and pelvic floor therapy to sacral nerve stimulation or surgery in severe cases.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic condition causing intestinal inflammation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and systemic symptoms. Management involves medications, lifestyle modification, and sometimes surgery to control flares and prevent complications.

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Rectal Bleeding

Rectal bleeding is the passage of blood from the anus and may result from hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps, inflammatory disease, or colorectal cancer. Prompt evaluation with examination and colonoscopy helps identify the cause and guide appropriate treatment.

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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic floor dysfunction occurs when pelvic muscles are weak or uncoordinated, leading to constipation, incontinence, or pelvic pressure. Diagnosis involves specialized testing, and most patients improve with pelvic floor therapy and biofeedback.

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Rectal Endometriosis

Rectal endometriosis occurs when uterine lining tissue grows into the rectum or colon, causing pelvic pain, bowel symptoms, and bleeding during menstruation. Treatment options include hormonal therapy and minimally invasive colorectal surgery depending on severity.

Accepted Insurance Plans

Arizona Advanced Surgery is in network with most major health care insurance plans. Below is a list of the plans we are currently contracted with:

Commercial Plans

  • Aetna - Standard, OA, Hlth Fund, Banner & Aetna plans, Premier plans & more
  • Aither Health - Spooner PT Employee's Hlth Pln
  • Banner/Aetna - Premier Care, Open Access, HMO/PPO/EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - all HMO / PPO / EPO plans, Alliance
  • Cigna - IPA, Preferred Partner, Local Plus, OA plans, ChoiceFund, & more
  • Cigna Administered by Oscar - for small group employer plans
  • First Health (Aetna) - is a PPO network for TPAs
  • GEHA (Aetna) - Elevate, HDHP, Standard, High Options
  • Humana - ChoiceCare, POS, Premier, Preferred, OA & more. Some on Oscar+Humana and PhoenixHMOx
  • Intel Connected Care
  • Medica (ACN) - Choice, Elect, Essentia, Options, Elect & more
  • Oscar - is the administrator for a couple small group Cigna plans
  • PNOA (Provider Ntwk of America) - a PPO ntwk for self-funded employers & TPAs (eff 1/2023)
  • Tricare - Prime, Select, Standard
  • TriWest VA CCN / Tricare West HNFS
  • UMR - 'Tier' varies based on the employer plan
  • United Healthcare - Choice, Charter, Core, DoctorsPlan, Freedom, Heritage, Navigate, Nexus, Options, Select, MedicaChoice, PassportConnect
  • Worker's Comp

AHCCCS Plans

  • American Indian Health Plan-AIHP
  • AZ Complete Health
  • Banner University Hlth Plans - Banner Univ Family Care and LTC
  • Care1st
  • Health Choice - Health Choice Arizona
  • Mercy Care - Complete, DD/ALTCS, LTC, DCS CHP
  • Mercy Care RBHA
  • United Healthcare - Complete Care, LTC, DD

Market Place / Exchange Plans

  • Ambetter (AZ Complete Hlth) - Ambetter & Ambetter Select
  • Banner/Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Maricopa Focus - Advance, Portfolio, Standarized, Everyday, TrueHealth, PPO
  • Cigna - Care Connect
  • Medica (ACN) - Pinnacle
  • Oscar (ICP) - Classic, Elite, Simple (only ICP network providers are on - Castillo, Cortesi, Damore, Eubanks, Forstner, Kumar, Makarawo, Masur, Raghavan, Singh, Testa)
  • UHC - Essential, Value, Standard, Advantage

Medicare Plans

  • Alignment Medicare Advantage (ACN and/or AzPC)
  • Aetna - Eagle, Elite, Freedom, Platinum, Premier, Prime & Group Retiree
  • Banner - Advantage Plus, Prime, Dual
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Classic/Plus, BluePathway, BlueJourney & Medicare Supplement plans
  • Cigna - Achieve, Alliance, Preferred, Savings, True Choice
  • Devoted Health (EHN) - Liberty, Choice, Core, Select, Bewell
  • Health Choice - Pathway (a Dual plan)
  • Humana - GoldChoice, HMO, PPO, EmployerPPOPlus
  • Medicare
  • Mercy Care Advantage (a Dual plan)
  • Railroad Medicare
  • United Healthcare - AARP Med Adv plans HMO, Walgreens & Patriot / Dual plans Complete LP & ONE / Group plans / NHP plan.
  • Wellcare by Allwell (AZ Complete Hlth) - Assist, Giveback, No Premium plans, Patriot Giveback, Dual Liberty

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