Dr. Matthew Giglia earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and his Doctor of Medicine degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and his colon and rectal surgery fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (Case Western Reserve University).

Dr. Giglia is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Louisiana State Medical Society. He is double board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.

Dr. Giglia’s specific areas of professional interest include surgical management of colon and rectal cancer, laparoscopic and robotic colon and rectal surgery, surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis), treatment of anorectal disease (fistulas, hemorrhoids, fissures), and management of diverticular disease.

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Medical Education

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Medicine

Internship

University of Alabama at Birmingham - GME
Field of Study: Intern Year of general Surgery

Residency

University of Alabama at Birmingham - GME
Field of Study: General Surgery

Fellowship

University Hospitals of Cleveland
Field of Study: Colorectal Surgery