Paul A. Kolarsick, MD, DABS
Paul A.J. Kolarsick, MD, FACS is a double-board certified colorectal and general surgeon. He completed his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University prior to earning his medical degree at New Jersey Medical School, UMDNJ. Dr. Kolarsick completed general surgical residency training at Monmouth Medical Center and went on to colorectal surgery fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic Florida.
Dr. Kolarsick’s clinical interests include using minimally invasive surgical techniques (such robotic and laparoscopic surgery), and enhanced recovery protocols to improve patient outcomes. He is dedicated to providing his patients with advanced surgical treatment while focusing on compassionate, quality care.
Fellowship: Colorectal Surgery
- Cleveland Clinic Florida – Weston, Florida 2018 – 2019
Residency: General Surgery
- Monmouth Medical Center – Long Branch, New Jersey 2013 –2018
Education
- Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School – Doctor of Medicine 2009 – 2013
- Vanderbilt University, BS in Biological Sciences 2004 – 2008
Board Certification
- American Board of Surgery – 2018
Publications
- Kolarsick P., Sacchi M., Spinelli A., Wexner, SD. Colorectal Cancer Surgery in the Elderly: the role of Minimally Invasive Surgery. European Journal of Surgical Oncology.
- Dinallo A., Kolarsick P., Boyan W., James A., Newman J., Yalamanchili P., Dressner R., Arvanitis M (in press). Does routine use of indocyanine green fluorescence angiography prevent anastomotic leak? A retrospective cohort analysis. The American Journal of Surgery. 218; 136-139. 2019.
- Kozusco, S., Kolarsick, P., Ginalis, E. “Acute cholangitis in patient with Kluyvera cryocrescens bacteremia”; A case report and literature review. Case Studies in Surgery. Vol 2, No. 4. 2016
- Kolarsick, P., Kolarsick, M., Goodwin, C. “Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin”. Site Specific Cancer Series: Skin Cancer. Muehlbauer, P. & McGowan, C. (Editors). Chapter 1: 1-11. ONS, 2009.
Pending Publication
- Kolarsick P., Strombom P., Wexner SD. Elective surgery for complicated diverticulitis. Diverticulitis—A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Guide to Diagnosis and Management. Garfinkle R & Sylla P (Editors). Springer Nature. Chapter.
- Kolarsick P., Wexner SD. Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Syndrome: 19 year old patient with severe rectal involvement. Dilemmas in Abdominal Surgery: A Case-Based Approach. Barreto SG & Shrikhande SV (Editors). Chapter.
Organizations
- American Society of Colorectal Surgeons: Candidate Member
- American College of Surgeons: Associate Fellow
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Member
- American Medical Association: Member
- Graduate Medical Education Committee, Monmouth Medical Center: 2013-2018
Awards & Merits
- Certification of da Vinci System Training as a Resident or Fellow (certificate pending).
- The Cyril S. Arvanitis Memorial Award. 2018
- “Awared to the resident who has epitomized the virtues of dependability, efficiency and promptness in the conduct of his work”
- Michael A. Goldfarb MD Surgical Research Award. 2017
- Ellen J Cosgrove Housestaff Research Award Competition. June 2017
- Project: Does routine use of indocyanine green fluorescence angiography prevent anastomotic leak? A retrospective cohort analysis
- American College of Surgeons Annual Conference Jeopardy Team 2016
- New Jersey Chapter of American College of Surgeons Jeopardy Team 2015 & 2016
- New Jersey Medical School Alumni Award Scholarship Recipient: 2012
