Joseph J. Coury, MD

Dr. Coury joined Colon & Rectal Specialists in August 2017.  He specializes in minimally invasive surgery including robotic surgery of the colon and rectum.  He also has a special interest in treating fecal incontinence and obstructive defecation syndrome in patients with rectoceles.  Dr. Coury sees patients at our North Side office in Mechanicsville.

Area(s) of Special Focus
Laparoscopic and Robotic Colon and Rectal Surgery; Treatment of Colon and Rectal Cancer; Treatment of Fecal Incontinence; Treatment of Obstructive Defecation Syndrome; Screening Colonoscopies.

Education
Dr. Coury received his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia and then earned a Masters's degree in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University.  He completed his medical degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School.  He completed his general surgery residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.  He finished his training with a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH.

Certifications
Dr. Coury is board certified by the American College of Surgeons

Memberships
Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal SurgeonsMember of the American College of Surgeons

Dr. Coury enjoys traveling and SCUBA Diving.  He is also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.