Celebrating Over 29 Years

The Year 2006

Dr. Shekar Narayanan performed the first successful Robotically Assisted colon operation in Indiana on June 26, 2006 at Community Hospital North. The surgery was performed using four small incisions and the patient was released to home on the third post-operative day.

Dr Muller performed what is believed to be the first TEM (transanal endoscopic microsurgery) in Indiana. TEM is a minimally invasive colorectal surgery that does not involve any incisions on the outside of the body. The purpose is to remove early cancers and pre-cancerous growths located deep inside the rectum or lower colon.

Dr Jager was named a finalist for the Indianapolis Monthly Health Care Heroes Award for physicians.  Click here to read the article.

Dr Gowdamarajan and Dr Muller provided several presentations on the “Diagnosis and Treatment of Anorectal Problems for nurse practitioners at the annual Indiana Nurse Practitioner Meeting.

The Year 2005

Dr Jager and Dr Narayanan were named “Top Docs” in the Indianapolis Monthly magazine.

The physicians of Colon and Rectal Care Center, in conjunction with physicians from two oncology groups, sponsored a seminar entitled "Colon Cancer 2005, Current Diagnosis and Treatment" for primary care providers.

Colon & Rectal Care physicians recognized in Indianapolis Monthly "TOP DOC'S" November 2005 issue.

The Colon and Rectal Care Center, Dr Jager, Dr Narayanan, Dr Muller and Dr Gowdamarajan, hosted a seminar for primary care physicians on the latest advances in minimally invasive surgery on March 23, 2005.

The Colon and Rectal Care Center, Dr Jager, Dr Narayanan, Dr Muller and Dr Gowdamarajan, will host the third annual seminar entitled “The Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Problems For Primary Care” on February 12, 2005 at the Marriott East Convention Center, Indianapolis.

The Year 2004

Published the 2nd edition of “Hemorrhoids, A Book for Silent Suffers”.

Conducted the second annual seminar – The Diagnosis and Treatment of Anorectal Problems for Primary Care.

Opening of satellite office on the east side of Indianapolis at 1539 North Post Road by July of 2004.

Dr Muller and Dr Gowdamarajan join Colon and Rectal Care on September 1.

The Year 2003

First stapled hemorrhoidectomy performed at Community Hospital North by Dr Narayanan.

Conducted the first annual seminar – The Diagnosis and Treatment of Anorectal Problems for Primary Care.

First artificial sphincter implantation in central Indiana performed by Dr Narayanan.

Opened a satellite office in Noblesville, Indiana.

The Year 2002

Colon and Rectal Care is actively participating in the passage of S710/HR 1520 (The Eliminate Colorectal Cancer Act)

Doctor Shekar Narayanan joins Colon and Rectal Care.

Development of an Anorectal physiology Lab, including anorectal ultrasound, manometry and EMG.

Presenter at Tumor Board and Grand Rounds at local hospitals.

First laparoscopic colectomy performed at Riverview Hospital performed by Dr Narayanan and Dr Jager.

The Year 2001

Participated with the American Cancer Society and television channel 6 on the March Colon Cancer Awareness and Prevention Campaign.

The Year 2000

Participated with the American Cancer Society on Colon Cancer Awareness and Prevention Campaign

The Year 1998

Introduced laparoscopic continent appendicocecostomy procedure to treat colonic inertia

Set record number of more than 15,000 colonscopic procedures performed without a single incident of colonic injury

Celebrated 20th Anniversary

The Year 1996

Published surgical textbook through Churchill Livingstone entitled: "Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery"

Developed web page for Colon and Rectal Care Center

Received national accreditation for Surgery Center Plus through AAAHC

The Year 1995

Redesigned and introduced electronic patient medical records system

The Year 1993

Organized and chaired international symposium on laparoscopic colectomy to train surgeons across United States

Initiated use of anorectal manometry at Colon and Rectal Care Center

Conducted first laparoscopic ileostomy on outpatient basis

Produced three educational video presentations for surgeons on laparoscopic procedures in:

The Year 1992

Conducted first laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a free-standing ambulatory surgery center

Visited Germany to study and evaluate the use of ultrasound in the detection of colon cancer

The Year 1991

Conducted first laparoscopic colectomy in state of Indiana

Established new Hernia Center Plus program

The Year 1990

Became focus of feature article by the Indianapolis Star dealing with colon cancer prevention

Published book entitled: "Hemorrhoids – A Book for Silent Sufferers"

The Year 1989

Introduced Ultroid electrocoagulation treatment for hemorrhoids

Continued colorectal cancer prevention educational programs via health fairs, presentations to local businesses, and patient education

Focused on patient education relative to colon cancer and high-risk factors

The Year 1988

Built and opened Surgery Center Plus, Inc., a free-standing ambulatory surgery center

Promoted outpatient hemorrhoidectomy to replace traditional inpatient operation for hemorrhoids

Conducted first CO₂ laser photocoagulation for hemorrhoids

Initiated diagnostic cost-effective approach to colonoscopy and esophagogas-troduodenoscopy

Corresponded with President Ronald Reagan regarding optimum management of his colon cancer

The Year 1987

Published paper on Hemorrhoidectomy in Hemophiliacs

The Year 1986

Moved practive to new office building at 7430 N. Shadeland Ave., due to growth and expansion

Initiated patient education newsletter

Initiated national newsletter for Colorectal Surgeons; newsletter distributed to local surgeons and primary care physicians

The Year 1985

Conducted two symposia to train family practice physicians in flexible sigmoidoscopy technique

Initiated five-day hospital stay for patients having abdominal colectomy

Produced video presentation on common endoscopic lesions for training family physicians in endoscopic diagnosis

The Year 1984

Initiated annual Central Indiana hemoccult campaign to general public to prevent colon cancer

Presented scientific exhibit on transabdominal proctepexy at Indiana State Medical Association Conference

Presented scientific exhibit on Infusaid pump for intra-arterial chemotherapy of hepatic metastasis

The Year 1983

Presented scientific exhibit on long-term venous access at Indiana State Medical Association Conference

Visited Germany to meet with inventor of infrared photocoagulator used in treatment of hemorrhoids

Introduced infrared photocoagulation as treatment modality in Indianapolis

Presented scientific exhibit of infrared photocoagulation of internal hemorrhoids at Indiana State Medical Association Conference

Performed first Infusaid pump implantation in Indianapolis to treat hepatic metastatic cancer

Moved practice to 1315 N. Arlington Ave., as a result of growth and expansion

Visited Japan to enhance upper-GI endoscopy skills

The Year 1982

Introduced ileal-pouch procedure for Ulcerative Colitis at Community Hospital

Introduced Hickman Catheter technique for chronic venous access at Community Hospital

The Year 1981

Awarded Fellowship in American College of Surgeons

Elected Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Published paper on Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Esophageal Cancer

The Year 1979

Initiated Indianapolis community education program relative to colon cancer prevention via screening colonoscopy program (continued to date)

The Year 1978

Established practice in Indianapolis at 5502 E. 16th St.

Produced multiple videotape programs and research papers while completing colorectal residency, including:

Received doctorate in Surgery for original research in cancer immunology from University of Minnesota

Achieved Colon and Rectal Surgery board certification

Awarded clinical faculty position at I.U. Medical Center

Conducted Colorectal Surgery Clinic through I.U. School of Medicine

Participated in Indianapolis community education through Ostomy Support Group

Contributed to physician education through family practice residency teaching program at Community Hospital

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