Dr. Evangelos Messaris, MD, PHD

Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)

Boston, MA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Messaris, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Boston, MA?

Dr. Evangelos Messaris, MD, PHD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery. Dr. Messaris graduated from University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science and completed his residency at Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Messaris is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Messaris’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Messaris’s office at (617) 421-8749.

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Messaris?

Dr. Evangelos Messaris, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Messaris empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Messaris is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

Where did Dr. Messaris go to medical school and complete their residency?

Fellowship: Surgery, Colon/Rectal, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Residency: Rhode Island Hospital | Brown University Program
Medical School: University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science | University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science | University of Athens School of Health Sciences

Is Dr. Messaris board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

Yes, Dr. Evangelos Messaris, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery

What languages does Dr. Messaris speak?

Dr. Messaris and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does Dr. Messaris treat?

As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Messaris diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Messaris. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

Also known as:

Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
Third Degree Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
Hemorrhoids
Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
Grade 4 hemorrhoids
Strangulated hemorrhoids
Prolapsed hemorrhoids
Grade 3 hemorrhoids
Severe hemorrhoids
Anal skin tags
Perianal skin tags
Leftover hemorrhoid skin

ICD-10 Codes:

K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids
K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags

Also known as:

Colorectal Cancer
Rectal cancer
Colon cancer
Bowel cancer
Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon

ICD-10 Codes:

C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon

Also known as:

Chronic Anal Fissure
Anal Fissure
Anal Disorder
Long-Term Anal Tear
Persistent Rectal Fissure
Chronic Fissure in Anus
Rectal Tear
Fissure in Anus
Perianal Fissure

ICD-10 Codes:

K601: Chronic anal fissure
K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

Also known as:

Anal Fistula
Anal Dysplasia
Anal Disorder
Fistulas
Perianal Fistula
Fistula-in-Ano
Abnormal Anal Tract
Abnormal anal cells
Precancerous anal changes
Anal epithelial dysplasia

ICD-10 Codes:

K603: Anal fistula
K6282: Dysplasia of anus

Also known as:

Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
After Surgery
Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
Stomach surgery aftercare
Bowel surgery recovery

ICD-10 Codes:

Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

Also known as:

Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine with Fistula
Crohn's Disease
Fistulas
Crohn’s Disease
Regional Enteritis with Fistula', 'Small Bowel Crohn's with Fistula
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Fistula

ICD-10 Codes:

K50013: Crohn's disease of small intestine with fistula

Also known as:

Anorectal Fistula
Anal Disorder
Fistulas
Rectal Disorder
Fistula between Anus and Rectum
Perianal-Rectal Fistula
Abnormal Anorectal Tract

ICD-10 Codes:

K605: Anorectal fistula

Also known as:

Cancer Surgery Aftercare
After Surgery
Cancer
Post-cancer surgery care
Oncology aftercare
Cancer recovery follow-up

ICD-10 Codes:

Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

Also known as:

Colostomy Care
Ostomy
Stoma Care
Bowel Diversion Care
Ostomy Bag Management

ICD-10 Codes:

Z433: Encounter for attention to colostomy

Also known as:

Rectal Prolapse
Pelvic Floor Disorder
Rectal Disorder
Protruding Rectum
Bowel Prolapse
Rectal Eversion

ICD-10 Codes:

K623: Rectal prolapse

Also known as:

Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
Abscess
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

ICD-10 Codes:

K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

Also known as:

Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
Pre-op blood work
Lab tests before surgery
Pre-treatment lab assessment

ICD-10 Codes:

Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

Also known as:

Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
Abscess
Tailbone Disorder
Infected Tailbone Cyst
Sacrococcygeal Abscess
Tailbone Abscess

ICD-10 Codes:

L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess

Also known as:

Anal Cancer
Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
Cancer of the anal canal
Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
Anorectal cancer

ICD-10 Codes:

C211: Malignant neoplasm of anal canal

Also known as:

Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Ulcerative Colitis
Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
GI Bleeding from Pancolitis

ICD-10 Codes:

K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding

Which procedures does Dr. Messaris perform as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), procedures performed by a Dr. Evangelos Messaris may include:

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Does Dr. Messaris accept my insurance?

Dr. Messaris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 421-8749 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Messaris accept in Boston, MA?

Dr. Messaris in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Network Health
Other TPA
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare

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Where is Dr. Messaris' office located?

Dr. Evangelos Messaris' Primary Practice

133 Brookline Ave

Boston, MA 02215

(617) 421-8749

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Dr. Evangelos Messaris' Practice 2

200 Boylston St Fl 4

Boston College, MA 02467

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Dr. Evangelos Messaris' Practice 3

100 2nd Ave

Needham, MA 02494

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