Colon and Rectal Surgery of Manhattan, P.C. is a private group practice of Colon and Rectal Surgery that is affiliated with New York University Medical Center. The practice was founded by Steven Z. Brandeis, M.D. in 1981 and was recently expanded to include Brian P. Harlin, M.D.

Both surgeons are fully trained general surgeons who have completed fellowships in colon and rectal surgery and have tried to focus their practice on this subspecialty so as to better serve the community.

The practice has been delivering quality care to the NYU and greater New York City community for 32 years.

Dr. Brandeis has been recognized by his peers
as one of the "Best Doctors" as published
in Castle Connely’s guide to The Best Doctors
in the New York Metro Area for the third year
in a row.

Colon Cancer is treated both with a conventional “open” technique and laparoscopically. While the data is maturing on the oncologic benefits of the laparoscopic technique this is certainly an excellent option to offer patients for benign disease such as polyps, diverticulitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Polyposis, Rectal Prolapse, Slow Transit Constipation and others. It is also an excellent option for incisional hernias. Laparoscopic surgery has the benefit of less postoperative pain, faster return of bowel function, faster return to work and lower rates of adhesions, and hernias. Likewise, the same techniques can be applied for rectal cancers. With these we also offer the options of transanal excision or fulgaration.

We have a high volume practice in benign anorectal disease. We treat hemorrhoids with techniques such as rubber band ligation, PPH stapling, laser surgery, Sclerotherapy and surgical excision. We see a large number of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, Refractory Constipation and Incontinence.


To find out more about our practice, check out our What We Do: A-Z Guide.

To learn about a promising new treatment for Hemorrhoids, check out our New Techniques section.