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Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD
4.8 (55 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Towson, MD.
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Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 50
Towson, MD
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Towson, MD.

About

Dr. Dirocco graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Upstate Medical University.Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Towson, MD and has 23 years experience. Dr. Dirocco currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Dr. Dirocco has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dirocco received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 55 times. Dr. Dirocco's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dirocco also speaks Italian and Spanish. Dr. Dirocco is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colectomy Laparoscopic
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)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Itch
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colonic Diverticulosis
Colonic Inertia
Colonic Volvulus
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
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
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Internal Anal Sphincter Myopathy
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Large Bowel Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pruritus Ani
Rectal Abscess
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Diseases
Rectal-Colon Bleeding
Rectocele
Rectosigmoid Neoplasm
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
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
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Carbon Dioxide Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Colostomy
Cystotomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
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
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pelvic Fistula Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctocolectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Rectal Surgery
Rectovaginal Repair
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
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
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
Thoracentesis
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) for Rectal Tumors
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware HMO
  • Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Cigna
  • Assurant Health
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Choice Care PPO
  • United Healthcare
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  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
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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 Greater Baltimore Medical Center
    6701 N Charles St, Towson, MD 21204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 849-3131
  3. 3 Greater Baltimore Medical Center
    6701 N Charles St, Towson, MD 21204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 849-2426
  4. 4 Office
    6535 N Charles St Ste 100, Baltimore, MD 21204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 849-2707
  5. 5 The Endoscopy Center at Bel Air
    208 Plumtree Rd Ste G, Bel Air, MD 21015
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 296-1661

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dirocco
4.8
Based on 55 Reviews
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Sep 08, 2024
When I say this was the best experience I ever had with a provider I mean it. Him and his staff were extremely supportive, helpful, respectful all of the above. I would recommend both his office to anyone who needs to see him. He explained everything to me in a way I can understand it, he even responded back to me after hours Swiftly. We need more providers like this in 2024 I can’t thank him or his team enough. Try to keep your staff they was A1
Jakiara — Sep 08, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Italian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Upstate Medical University
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian-Cornell Weill
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dirocco's profile.

Dr. Dirocco frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    6701 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD