Craig Rezac, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Craig Rezac, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Specialties:

Colon & Rectal Surgery and Robotic Surgery
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Craig Rezac, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colorectal surgeon with VHC Health Colorectal Surgery.

Dr. Rezac attended Pisa Medical School in Pisa, Italy, and graduated in 1995. He then completed his residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 2000. After his residency, Dr. Rezac did fellowships in Colorectal Surgery at UMDNJ and in minimally invasive surgery at Hackensack University Hospital in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Prior to joining VHC Health Physicians - Colorectal Surgery in the fall of 2017, Dr. Rezac practiced as a colorectal surgeon in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He served as Chief of Robotic Surgery at RWJUH, and in 2014, he was named the Section Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery and worked as an Associate Professor of Surgery at UMDNJ. Throughout his entire career as a surgeon, Dr. Rezac has been an educator and has trained surgical residents and other surgeons in the latest techniques and advances in various surgical procedures.

Dr. Rezac is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colorectal Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In addition, he is a member of a number of prominent professional societies including the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the American Cancer Society, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Rezac leads VHC Health’s Surgical Review Corporation-accredited Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery as Program Director and as an accredited Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery accreditation with the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) for upholding the highest quality and patient safety standards.

Dr. Rezac is considered a leader in the field of colorectal robotic surgery, and he is a frequent lecturer and scientific presenter on topics in his area of expertise. He is heavily involved in ASCRS, having presented at national meetings several times in the past. In the last two years, Dr. Rezac served as director of the Robotic CRS Course with the ASCRS and moderated the session on Robotic Surgery. He is also the author of numerous publications, journal articles, and textbook chapters, primarily in the field of colorectal robotic and minimally invasive surgery. In 2016, he contributed to several videos in a series through CSurgeries, where he demonstrates a number of robotic colorectal surgical procedures.

Dr. Rezac practices an individualized approach to all aspects of colorectal disease. He works with his patients to understand their needs and ensure that each patient is actively involved in their care plan. He takes a minimally invasive approach in surgery whenever possible, utilizing the latest advancements in technology to optimize patient care.

Dr. Rezac moved to the Northern Virginia area in 2017 with his wife, Patrizia, and his daughter, Elena. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, skiing, travel, and spending time with his family.

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

Italian

Education

1995
University of Pisa, Pisa, IT

Residency

2001
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ

Fellowship

2002
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
2003
Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ

Internships

1997
Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • Named a 2024 & 2025 Northern Virginia Top Doctor - Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Named a 2023 & 2024 Arlington Magazine Top Doctor - Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Named a 2024 & 2025 Virginia Business Journal Top Doctor - Colon and Rectal Surgery 
  • Named a 2023 & 2024 Washingtonian Top Doctor - Colorectal Surgery

SRC Master Surgeon SealNoVa Magazine Top Doctor 2024Arlington Top Doctor 2024

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Reviews

5.0
June 24, 2025
This practice is as good as it getsEvery effort was made to reassure me, to explain what my situation was, to make me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation, to explain the options available, and to explain the procedures that were done in the office
5.0
May 07, 2025
Awesome team
5.0
May 05, 2025
Very thorough information flow couldn't have been bettered.
5.0
May 05, 2025
Before my appointment, I was confused by information another doctor on my treatment team shared. Dr. Rezac heard my confusion and said he would contact the other doctor for clarification. Dr. Rezac called me within an hour with the clarification.
5.0
April 26, 2025
Very professional with clear guidance
5.0
January 18, 2025
Dr. Rezac and every member of the care team showed a high level of care for me as a patient. [...] Dr. Rezac instilled confidence and a high level of commitment to my care.
5.0
January 10, 2025
Dr. Rezac was excellent in every respect! Highly recommend