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Joseph Stephen Flanagan,  II, MD

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Joseph Stephen Flanagan, II, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery

4.9
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Male

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Joseph Stephen Flanagan, II, MD

About me

Joseph Flanagan II, MD, is a colorectal surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group, specializing in disorders of the gastrointestinal tract that require surgical intervention. He is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and fellowship-trained in colon and rectal surgery. He treats a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions including the surgical management of colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and benign and malignant anorectal disease.
Dr. Flanagan uses advanced techniques in colon and rectal surgery including robotics, laparoscopy, and open techniques tailored to each patient’s needs. He also performs colonoscopies (screening and diagnostic) and anorectal procedures. He takes the time to listen to his patients, answer their questions, and personalize each treatment plan to put his patients at ease.
After earning his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, Dr. Flanagan completed his residency training at Morristown Medical Center, where he was named chief surgery resident, responsible for running the surgical services including colorectal surgery, general surgery, surgical oncology, vascular surgery, and trauma surgery. He was selected to be the morbidity and mortality chief resident and education chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in colorectal surgery at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, Hempstead, NY.
Dr. Flanagan has published on several topics related to colon and rectal pathology in peer-reviewed medical journals. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.

Areas of focus: Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery

SPECIALTIES

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

AFFILIATIONS

  • Atlantic Medical Group

  • Chilton Medical Center

  • Morristown Medical Center

Where to see me

Insurance

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Education & Experience

TRAINING

Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolMedical School
Morristown Medical CenterResidency
Northwell HealthFellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Patient Reviews

OVERALL RATING

4.9

(200 ratings)
20 reviews
  • 5.0
    Feb 27, 2025
    Very professional. Good listener, explained well. Made me feel comfortable.
  • 5.0
    Feb 27, 2025
    Very good
  • 5.0
    Feb 25, 2025
    Very professional & caring staff
  • 5.0
    Feb 18, 2025
    Very friendly staff. Dr Flanagan extremely professional, kind, and thorough
  • 5.0
    Feb 17, 2025
    Words can't fully express how thankful I am for Dr. Flanagan. I had an extremely painful situation & had already been to 2 specialists before him. Was told I wouldn't heal without surgery. Even during my initial checkup, he was the only doctor who didn't hurt me. He is everything one would hope to find in a doctor - exceedingly smart, capable, and able to empathize with patients and put your mind at ease. He explains his reasoning and doesn't just leave you hanging with options to choose from - he's the expert and says what to do & why. Wish I had found him sooner - I lost 2+ months to unnecessary suffering before Dr. Flanagan, and was even able to avoid surgery under his excellent care. Dr. Flanagan is amazing! I thank God for him.