DepartmentsSurgeryColon and Rectal SurgerySpecialty GroupsEarly-Onset Colorectal Cancer GroupLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Appointments 507-780-5261 Request an appointment online Biographical summaryKevin T. Behm, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon and colon and rectal surgeon with a specialized focus on robotic and minimally invasive techniques. His practice is built on a simple but powerful principle: every person deserves care that is both clinically excellent and deeply personal. Whether performing complex abdominal or pelvic surgery or guiding patients through their treatment journey, Dr. Behm combines advanced surgical expertise with compassion and clarity. Areas of Expertise Dr. Behm's approach to surgery emphasizes precision, collaboration, and patient understanding. His clinical focus includes: Minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery: Expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and transanal techniques to reduce recovery time and improve outcomes. Complex abdominal and pelvic procedures: Coordinating multidisciplinary care for people requiring advanced surgical solutions. Patient education and shared decision-making: Helping people understand their condition, the role of surgery, and what to expect throughout their journey. Advanced surgical techniques: Exploring new methods to enhance safety, decrease complications, and support faster recovery. Research and Education Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Behm is actively involved in research aimed at improving surgical outcomes and advancing minimally invasive approaches. His commitment to education includes mentoring residents and fellows, ensuring the next generation of surgeons is prepared to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. Conditions treatedAbscessAnal cancerCarcinoid tumorColon cancerColon polypsCrohn's diseaseDiverticulitisFamilial adenomatous polyposisInflammatory bowel diseaseLynch syndromePolypPolyposis syndromesRectal cancerRectal prolapseRecurrent cancerUlcerative colitisVaginal fistula Procedures performedAnorectal surgeryColectomyColoanal anastomosisColon cancer surgeryColorectal surgeryColostomyComplex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgeryFlexible sigmoidoscopyIleoanal anastomosis surgeryIleostomy surgeryIntraoperative radiation therapyLaparoscopic surgeryMinimally invasive abdominal surgeryProctectomyRectal cancer surgeryRectal prolapse surgeryRobotic surgeryTransanal endoscopic microsurgery InterestsColon, rectal, and anal cancerInflammatory Bowel disease including: indeterminate colitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's diseaseMinimally invasive and robotic surgeryRobotic transanal surgeryLaparoscopic surgery for colon cancer, rectal cancer and benign colorectal diseasesRecurrent colon and rectal cancerSurgery for locally advanced rectal cancer with intraoperative radiation treatment (IORT)Multidisciplinary patient careSurgical Innovation Activities and honorsPublicationsSee my publications Biographical summaryConditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20453748 Doctors & Medical Staff ,