Community Physician Network, Gastroenterology Care - North

Dr. Shekar Narayanan is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon. He specializes in the diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment of anal, colon, and rectal diseases and conditions. Dr. Narayanan serves as the Medical Director of Surgical Oncology for Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Narayanan has performed several statewide firsts, including Indianas first sacral nerve stimulator implant for fecal incontinence, stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) and the first successful robotically assisted colon operation.He holds a medical degree from Finch University of Health Sciences at Chicago Medical School and completed his general surgical residency and internship at Cleveland Clinic. His fellowship in colon and rectal surgery was completed at Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando.Dr. Narayanan is a fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and American College of Surgeons and a member of the Indiana State Medical Association. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, golf, travel, and spending time with his wife and three children.

Are you over the age of 45? Do you have a family history of colorectal cancer? Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer? Community has the cancer answers for you when it comes to colorectal cancer care. Our partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center means that our patients have access to colon cancer specialists and advanced treatment options for colon cancer. Our colorectal surgeons are also experts in treating benign conditions of the lower intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum and anus.