Biographical summary
Michelle F. DeLeon, M.D., is a colon and rectal surgeon specializing in robotic surgery for the treatment of colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. She is dedicated to the well being of her patients and stresses the importance of multi-disciplinary care for the treatment of complex disease processes.
Her clinical focuses include:
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Minimally Invasive Surgery - Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery
- Crohn's Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Anorectal Disease
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. DeLeon is committed to the education of medical students and surgical residents. She has a specific interest in surgical education and incorporating simulation into resident training. In her spare time, Dr. DeLeon enjoys spending time with her family and two Dobermans Duke and Zoe.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Colorectal surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Transanal endoscopic microsurgery
Interests
- Colon, rectal and anal cancer
- Robotic Surgery
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Diverticular Disease
- Anorectal disorders
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
Fellowship - Colorectal SurgeryCleveland Clinic Foundation
- 2017
Internship/Residency - General SurgeryRutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- 2011
Doctor of MedicineJefferson Medical College
- 2006
BS - NeuroscienceBrown University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- 2017
General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2017
Surgical Resident Academic Excellence Award
Department of General Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Rutgers University & UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- 2017
Outstanding Resident Award
Department of General Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Rutgers University & UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- 2016
Surgical Resident Academic Excellence Award
Department of General Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Rutgers University & UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- 2016
First place – NJ Society of Colorectal Surgeons Resident Research Night
Robotic Surgery for Diverticulitis – Is it Worth the Cost?
NJ Society of Colorectal Surgeons
- 2014
Surgical Resident Academic Excellence Award
Department of General Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers
- 2014
First place – NJ Society of Colorectal Surgeons Resident Research Night
Robotic Colorectal Surgery – Outcomes and Cost Analysis at a Single Institution
NJ Society of Colorectal Surgeons
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
FellowAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- 2020 - present
FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2018 - present
Committee MemberAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- 2011 - present
MemberAssociation of Women Surgeons
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
Publications