Emory Faculty
Emory Faculty
Joshua Samson Appel, MD
Colon and Rectal Surgery, Surgery
Emory at Decatur - Colon & Rectal Surgery
2675 North Decatur Road, Ste 609, Decatur, GA 30033 +6 More LocationsBooking information not available
(404) 501-1000About
Dr. Joshua Appel, MD, MSc, FRCSC, is a newly appointed Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of Colorectal Surgery within the Department of Surgery at the Emory University School of Medicine. He completed his General Surgery training at the University of Toronto, ranked the #2 hospital in the world. During his time there he also earned a Master of Science in System Leadership, Innovation and Design through the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. He is Board-Certified in General Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He then went on to complete his Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, an esteemed and historic Colorectal Surgery division and the birth place of Crohn’s disease. Dr. Appel’s clinical focus includes the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus, with a particular focus on minimally invasive, laparoscopic, robotic, and transanal approaches to colorectal surgery. His areas of interest encompass inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, and pelvic floor and anorectal disorders, including anal fissures, fistulas, and hemorrhoids, as well as colon, rectal, and anal cancers. His academic work has included presentations and publications on robotic and transanal techniques, inflammatory bowel disease, ileal-anal pouch (IPAA) outcomes, parastomal hernia repair, and complex fistula repair. Dr. Appel is an active member of several national and international surgical societies including the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and Canadian Association of General Surgeons. His broader interests include improving surgical outcomes, integrating innovation into colorectal surgery, and providing thoughtful, compassionate care tailored to each of his patient’s needs.
Languages
- English
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
- Emory Physician Group Practice
- Emory Healthcare Network
Year Started Practicing
- 2026
Locations
Emory at Decatur - Colon & Rectal Surgery
2675 North Decatur Road
Ste 609
Decatur,
GA
30033
Emory University Hospital Midtown
550 Peachtree Street Northeast
Atlanta,
GA
30308
Emory Hillandale Hospital
2801 Dekalb Medical Parkway
Lithonia,
GA
30058
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Education
- Fellowship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 2026
- Residency: University of Toronto, General Surgery, 2025
- Medical Education: University College of Dublin, MD, 2020
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery, 2025