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Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.8 (54)
Map Pin Small Towson, MD
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD

Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Towson, MD. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Dr. Dirocco, completed a residency at Upstate Medical University. Patients rated Dr. Dirocco an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Dirocco works at Practice in Towson, MD with other offices in Baltimore, MD and Bel Air, MD. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Dirocco's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Emma Zargarian M.d. P.A.
    6565 N Charles St Ste 501, Towson, MD 21204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 849-3130
  2. 2
    Office
    6535 N Charles St Ste 100, Baltimore, MD 21204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 849-2707
  3. 3
    Endoscopy Center At Bel Air
    208 Plumtree Rd Ste G, Bel Air, MD 21015 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 296-1661
  4. 4
    Greater Baltimore Medical Center
    6701 N Charles St, Towson, MD 21204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 849-3131

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  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center

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Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Small Intestine Cancer
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Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
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Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Colonic Diverticulosis
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Colonic Volvulus
Colorectal Polyp
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticular Diseases
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis of the Ileum
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Fecal Incontinence
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Internal Anal Sphincter Myopathy
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Large Bowel Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
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Rectal Abscess
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal-Colon Bleeding
Rectocele
Rectosigmoid Neoplasm
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Anal Repair
Anorectal Manometry
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carbon Dioxide Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Fistula Repair
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization
Hernia Repair
Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis
Incontinence Surgery
Infrared Coagulation (IRC) Hemorrhoid Removal
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery for Cancer and Diverticular Disease
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Oncology Procedure
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Total Proctocolectomy With Ileoanal J Pouch
Laparoscopic Treatment for Colorectal Disease
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pelvic Fistula Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctocolectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Rectal Surgery
Rectovaginal Repair
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Repair of Rectocele
Repair of Rectocele with Robotic Assist
Restorative Proctocolectomy With Ileal-Anal J Pouch
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
Thoracentesis
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) for Rectal Tumors
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    4.8
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    Based on 54 ratings
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    Mar 10, 2024
    Has a very good bed side manor. Always listens to what I have say Makes you feel very comfortable. Great surgeon.
    Jules B — Mar 10, 2024
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    About Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Italian and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1326201328
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York Presbyterian-Cornell Weill
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Upstate Medical University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    Board Certifications
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