Ernesto R Drelichman, MD

Biographical Statement

Ernesto R. Drelichman, MD, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon. He earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in 1997, completed his general surgery residency at Ascension Providence Hospital in 2002 and completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Mayo Medical School College of Medicine in 2004.

Dr. Drelichman provides specialized evaluation and surgical care for conditions affecting the colon, rectum and anus. Patients may see him for diagnostic evaluation, procedural care and surgical treatment planning for colorectal conditions. He speaks English and Spanish and has hospital privileges at Henry Ford Providence Southfield and Novi Hospitals, Henry Ford Rochester Hospital and Henry Ford Warren Hospital.

Dr. Drelichman specializes in colon and rectal surgery, colorectal disease evaluation, hemorrhoids and anorectal conditions, diverticular disease, colon and rectal cancer care, and surgical treatment planning.

Conditions treated include: Colon and rectal surgery, colorectal disease evaluation, hemorrhoids and anorectal conditions, diverticular disease, colon and rectal cancer care, and surgical treatment planning.

Common reasons that patient schedule include: Hemorrhoids or rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, diverticulitis, colon or rectal mass evaluation, anal pain or other anorectal concerns, and surgical consultation for colorectal disease.

Care Philosophy

Dr. Ernesto R. Drelichman, MD believes in building lasting relationships with patients through compassionate, personalized care, clear communication, and shared decision-making. Dr. Ernesto R. Drelichman takes the time to understand each patient's goals and develops individualized treatment plans that prioritize the most appropriate, evidence-based care.