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Both Dr Tillou and his assistant were great. They both made an unpleasant exam and procedure as comfortable as possible. Dr Tillou was great at explaining everything before, during and after and what to expect and look out for aShow morend why. Front desk person was great too. I would definitely highly recommend Dr Tillou and his team.
Wonderful doctor. Took decisive action to treat my daughter. Would 100% recommend him for his expertise and personable bedside manner.
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John Tillou, MD, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC. He has wanted to be a surgeon since undergoing an operation in high school.
A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. Tillou received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he made the Dean’s List, coached high school baseball, worked in a pathology lab, and volunteered at a free medical clinic.
During his undergraduate studies, he earned the Bioscience Undergraduate Research Mini-grant and received the Comprehensive Chemistry Award and Undergraduate Research Scholar award.
Dr. Tillou eventually returned home to attend medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he received the Dr. Graham Clark Scholarship and the Charles & Bernice McKay Scholarship.
After graduation, Dr. Tillou completed his general surgery residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed an additional colorectal surgery fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.
While completing his training, Dr. Tillou co-authored several book chapters and papers. He also received the highest score on the annual colorectal training exam.
Dr. Tillou has undergone advanced training in minimally invasive, robotic, and transanal colon and rectal surgery techniques. He has a particular interest in the treatment and management of colon cancer, anal pain, and anal cancer.
In addition, Dr. Tillou holds many professional affiliations, including the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Medical Society of Virginia, and Chesapeake Colorectal Society.
Outside of work, Dr. Tillou enjoys hiking, skiing, playing guitar, and spending time with his family.
Abscess
Anal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Fistulas
Anal Pain
Anal Warts
Colon Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diverticulitis
Fecal Incontinence
Hemorrhoids
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pilonidal Cyst
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Ulcerative Colitis
Locations (3)
Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC
2710 Prosperity Ave
Ste 200
Fairfax, VA, 22031
Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC
3580 Joseph Siewick Dr
Ste 302
Fairfax, VA, 22033
Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC
7051 Heathcote Village Way
Ste 135
Gainesville, VA, 20155
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Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC
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1518232685
Reviews
Both Dr Tillou and his assistant were great. They both made an unpleasant exam and procedure as comfortable as possible. Dr Tillou was great at explaining everything before, during and after and what to expect and look out for and why. Front desk person was great too. I would definitely highly recommend Dr Tillou and his team.
Wonderful doctor. Took decisive action to treat my daughter. Would 100% recommend him for his expertise and personable bedside manner.
It was a great experience fast, and with personnel very efficient. Dr Tillou is very expert and very professional.
Dr. Tillou is a very professional doctor. He is very patient with us, explaining every detail and making sure we are fully informed.
Dr. Tillou and the entire care team have been great from start to finish.
Pleasant visit
Dr. Tillou did an excellent job with my surgery. He explained the benefits vs the risks and listened to my concerns. I was very hesitant to have major surgery, but it turned out that the surgery ended up correcting more than one issue. I would highly recommend Dr. Tillou to anyone who needs surgery.
Top notch Doctor and staff. Always prompt and caring towards all of my health issues. Dr. Tillou has saved my life and gone out of his way to help me. Thank you.
Dr. Tillou explained the whole situation very well. He was courteous, listened and answered the questions very well.