Abraham El-Sedfy, MD

"I got into medicine to care for people during their most vulnerable state. A cancer diagnosis can be devastating for both patients and their families. I am here for you through the entire journey."

Abraham El-Sedfy, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon, specializing in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus.  As Chair of the Department of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery at St. Joseph’s Health, he is an expert of diagnosing and treating a wide range of issues including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, and pelvic floor disorders.  Dr. El-Sedfy is a leader in robotic surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques that result in less pain, smaller scars, and faster recovery times.

Dr. El-Sedfy received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center, followed by a surgical oncology research fellowship at the University of Toronto and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital.