Mark Pidala, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Mark J. Pidala, MD

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Specialty:
Surgery – Colon and Rectal
Surgery – General
Board Certification:
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Education/Training

Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 1990

Residency
Summa Health System Akron City Hospital, 1995

Fellowship
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1996

Mark J. Pidala, MD, FACS, extensive experience in both laparoscopic and robotic colon and rectal procedures. He performs all surgeries on the colon, rectum, and anus, as well as routine and advanced colonoscopies. Dr. Pidala moved here in 1998 and was one of the first colon and rectal surgeons in Houston to perform minimally invasive laparoscopic colon resections.

Dr. Pidala is an assistant professor of surgery at the The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He plays an active role in the education of the residents enrolled in the colon and rectal surgery program at the University of Texas. He has published numerous peer reviewed articles and book chapters.

Dr. Pidala received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati Medical School and completed his residency in general surgery at Akron City Hospital in Akron, OH. From there, Dr. Pidala completed a residency in colon and rectal surgery at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ.

When not seeing patients or teaching, Dr. Pidala enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three children, traveling, and exercising.

60 Patient Review(s) / 338 Surveys

09/29/20
Will absolutely recommend *Dr. Pidala.
09/27/20
Didn't feel rushed. All concerns answered.
09/24/20
I have already referred *Dr. Pidala & staff to a dear friend who has problems.
09/16/20
Dr. Pidala is the best.
08/26/20
caring. helpful. knowledge kind.
08/25/20
Dr. Pidala is the best. He always listens.
08/24/20
I was really impressed with Dr. Pidala. Fantastic!
08/22/20
Dr. Mark Pidala is the best physician I have ever met. I feel a complete comfort with him.
08/21/20
Dr. Pidala is the best. Very honest and caring doctor. Listens well when you ask questions and explains easily.
08/19/20
Good as possible for the subject matter. I don't think anyone wants to see a rectal surgeon, however, he made it as pleasant as could be under the circumstances. Very professional. Almost condescending in his very laymen explanations to control expectations. I understand the need for the explanations and simplified walk through. In the interest of time, Dr. Pidala tends to cut people off, which might be perceived as rude or condescending. He did leave a questions at the end time for me to speak. I did t feel overly rushed, as with some doctors. Overall, I left feeling confident he knows what he is doing and I will live through having my [...] [...] out and reassembled. I have interviewed [...] surgeons for the job and chose him. His resume and meticulous manners suggest he is the best pick.
08/13/20
I was completely satisfied with my experience.
08/11/20
Staff was very kind and professional
08/08/20
I always feel I get the best care at Dr. Pidala's office!
08/06/20
First impression is the BEST ! his bedside matter was beyond REMARKABLE !
08/04/20
great doctor.
08/01/20
was treated in a very professional way and will recommend your medical services.
08/01/20
observed and was please how detail the staff was cleaning everything.
08/01/20
Dr. Pidala explained everything very well. All details were important and helpful for my condition and treatment.
08/01/20
was able to accommodate me which was very helpful because I needed to see the doctor.
07/29/20
Dr. Pidala is outstanding, I know I couldn't have a better doctor for the issues I was dealing with.
07/24/20
My doctor was very informative and nice.
07/23/20
My doctor was great. Made me feel very relaxed and his bedside manner was very caring.
07/23/20
Great experience
07/23/20
This office kept me informed at all times of any changes.
07/23/20
My experience was very good and would recommend this doctor and staff to everyone.
07/18/20
Dr. Pidala was excellent!
07/14/20
I felt respected.
07/13/20
Luckily, this type of doctor is not needed by everyone but, I have recommended him to friends and colleagues if they need one. Dr. Pidala is extremely good and caring and hears what you are saying, not just listening.
07/12/20
could not ask for a better Doctor. Mark Pidala was very professional and friendly.
07/02/20
Already recommended Dr. Pidala to others. Very impressed with him.
07/01/20
Physician was extremely knowledgeable, informative, communicative and sensitive to my problem.
06/30/20
Dr. Pidala did a great job at explaining everything and making me feel at ease.
06/30/20
So glad I am in the care of this team.
06/17/20
Good.
06/12/20
Dr. Pidala is excellent!!
06/10/20
Dr. Mark couldn't have done a better job. I am thankful to have him as my Dr.
06/10/20
I will use Dr. Pidala forever, he is never hurried, listens to my babble, and shows real concern for my care.
06/03/20
*Dr. Pidala expressed confidence in his diagnosis and surgical treatment but did not pressure. We discussed medication treat options and decided to give a try. It became evident to me several days later that the medicine approach was not going to work & we quickly scheduled surgery.
06/03/20
Doctor was delayed with other patient consult resulting in long wait for me BUT positive example of *Dr. Pidala ensuring his other patient was well attended and needs addressed.
05/29/20
Dr. appeared to be in hurry.
05/26/20
Same: Excellent.
05/26/20
Absolutely wonderful and a great example of what a doctor is supposed to be.
05/20/20
good.
05/18/20
Dr. Pidala was very straightforward with the information and explained it well for someone who has never heard or experienced this issue. In addition, he was up front with the pain level of the procedure and did not try to underestimate it but also wasn't too dramatic about it. For a situation that was scary at the time he and the nurse were patient and understanding. He walked me through the procedure as it happened. The only thing I would have added to the description was how many times I was going to be stuck with the needle I thought it was only going to be once but it seemed to be [...] times.
05/16/20
your staff was very professional well they kept me well-informed I had a real good experience with your team thank you for all your help you're caring thank you
05/15/20
Great experience, very caring and explained everything to me.
05/15/20
Great experience very nice people working at the office.
05/08/20
Good.
05/07/20
Very good and provided me with information I needed for trying to make a good decision for treatment.
05/07/20
All went good. Dr. and staff very good and furnished me with all the information needed to make a good decision.
05/05/20
*Dr. Mark Pidala is the best colorectal surgeon if not one of the top in Houston!
05/05/20
*Dr. Pidala has best bedside manner and compassion and understanding of me as a patient and continues that experience even after my care.
05/05/20
Excellent, thank you. Obviously very concerned about their patient's and staffs safety.
05/05/20
Excellent care. as a patient I need to be just a little smarter when discussing my concerns with the Doctor. excellent care.
05/05/20
again COVID-19 Safety measures being employed prevented me from going directly to the Doctor's office. a little frustrating but very understandable and focused on my safety and potential health risk.
05/01/20
Excellent communication from staff.
05/01/20
Best Doctor and staff I have the opportunity to provide care for me.
05/01/20
Excellent!
05/01/20
Excellent!
04/10/20
One of the BEST MD experiences of my life!
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