Joseph N. Riad, M.D.

Dr. Joseph Riad is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon with expertise across the full spectrum of benign and malignant colorectal disease. His clinical interests include colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, anorectal disorders, and pelvic floor conditions. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques and has advanced training in colorectal surgical oncology.

Dr. Riad completed an advanced fellowship in colorectal oncology and has a particular focus on the surgical management of colon and rectal cancer. He is board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

Dr. Riad earned his medical degree with highest honors from Cairo University School of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt, where he also completed his general surgery residency. He subsequently completed a surgical internship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, followed by a general surgery residency at New York Medical College–Metropolitan Hospital in New York.

He then completed a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, followed by an additional year of advanced colorectal surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Prior to joining NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Dr. Riad practiced in Florida for two years. He then joined the Colorectal division at Columbia University Medical Center/ NYP and worked as an Assistant Professor of Surgery for three years.

Dr. Riad has been recognized for his dedication to education and patient care, including being named Resident Teacher of the Year during his training. He is actively involved in clinical research and has published in peer-reviewed surgical journals.

Caring for his patients begins with listening, understanding each patient’s concerns, goals, and the impact their condition has on daily life. Patient care is grounded in precision, compassion, and partnership. As a colorectal surgeon specializing in oncology and advanced robotic minimally invasive techniques, he strives to deliver state-of-the-art treatment tailored to each patient’s unique condition and goals. Dr. Riad believes that excellent surgical outcomes begin with listening—taking the time to understand concerns, explain options clearly, and guide patients through complex decisions with honesty and empathy. Whether managing cancer or the full spectrum of colorectal disease, his focus is on achieving the best possible clinical results while minimizing recovery time, preserving quality of life, and supporting patients and their families at every step of their journey.

Dr. Riad is committed to community engagement and patient education, with a focus on increasing awareness of colorectal cancer prevention and early detection. He has an interest in community outreach initiatives, physician education, and mentorship of medical students and surgical trainees. Dr. Riad is particularly passionate about promoting access to high-quality colorectal care and advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques within diverse patient populations.

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