Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates

What Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates does

Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates Ltd. (CRSAL) is a physician-owned specialty medical practice founded in 1963 in affiliation with the University of Minnesota Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, headquartered in Saint Paul with clinical operations across the Twin Cities metro area. The practice specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of colorectal conditions, offering colonoscopy, anorectal disorder treatment, comprehensive cancer care, diverticular disease management, high-resolution anoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease treatment, robotic and minimally invasive surgery (including TEM and TAMIS), and a dedicated Pelvic Floor Center for fecal incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. CRSAL operates the oldest colon and rectal surgery fellowship program in the country through its University of Minnesota partnership, training board-certified surgeons since the program's inception and reporting over 100 certified surgeons trained across 70+ years.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees billed to patients and insurance carriers for surgical procedures, diagnostic examinations (including more than 5,300 colonoscopies annually), and follow-up care across seven clinic locations in Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Edina, Maple Grove, and Maplewood, with inpatient and outpatient procedures performed at partner hospitals (Abbott Northwestern, Fairview Ridges, Fairview Southdale, HealthEast St. John's, Mercy, United) and ambulatory surgery centers (Allina Health Brooklyn Park, WestHealth, Edina Specialty Surgery Center, Maplewood Surgery Center, Ridges Surgery Center). The practice reports a 99% colonoscopy cecum completion rate, 100% physician compliance with national adenoma detection guidelines, and a 98% patient recommendation rate.

In October 2025, CRSAL joined Minnesota Oncology — the Twin Cities' largest cancer care provider — while retaining its name, physicians, and locations. The integration expanded access to multidisciplinary oncology specialists, introduced the Navigating Care patient portal, and migrated billing operations to Revo Health/Release Spring. The practice operates the Minnesota Colon and Rectal Foundation (established 1991) as a related nonprofit supporting residency training and research, and maintains an annual continuing education course dating to 1938.

Name

Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates

Legal name

Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates Ltd.

Website

https://colonrectal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates is a physician-owned specialty practice founded in 1963 that diagnoses and surgically treats colorectal conditions across the Twin Cities metro. It operates the oldest colon and rectal surgery fellowship in the U.S. through its University of Minnesota affiliation and joined Minnesota Oncology in October 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Colorectal Surgery Services

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Colorectal Disease & Proctology (HLAKAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Endoscopy & GI Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAG)

Keywords

• Colon and rectal surgery
• Colorectal cancer care
• Colonoscopy screening
• Anorectal disorder treatment
• Pelvic floor disorders

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from surgical procedures, diagnostic examinations, colonoscopies, and follow-up care provided to patients. Billed through insurance and patient payments.
2. Diagnostic Services: Revenue from colonoscopy procedures, high-resolution anoscopy, and other diagnostic tests performed at clinic locations and partner facilities.
3. Billing Services: Post-October 2025 billing handled through Revo Health/Release Spring for patient payments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CRSAL is a physician-owned specialty practice delivering diagnostic, screening, and surgical care for colon, rectal, and anorectal conditions in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area. Its core services include colonoscopy, comprehensive anal/colon/rectal cancer surgery, robotic and laparoscopic minimally invasive procedures, high-resolution anoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease treatment, and a specialized Pelvic Floor Center for fecal incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The practice also operates the Minnesota Colon and Rectal Foundation and runs the oldest colon and rectal surgery fellowship program in the country in affiliation with the University of Minnesota.

Product overview

Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates (CRSAL) is a medical practice specializing in colon and rectal surgery, founded in 1963 and now part of Minnesota Oncology. The practice offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and surgical services including Colonoscopy, Anorectal Disorders Treatment, Comprehensive Cancer Care (for anal, colon, and rectal cancers), Diverticular Disease Management, High-Resolution Anoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment, Surgery Services (including robotic, laparoscopic, TEM, and TAMIS procedures), and a specialized Pelvic Floor Center for fecal incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The practice also supports the Minnesota Colon and Rectal Foundation for research and training. CRSAL operates multiple clinic locations in the Twin Cities area and partners with area hospitals and surgery centers for procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pelvic Floor Center: Highly specialized facility offering solutions to address fecal leaking and pelvic floor disorders. Located in Edina and Maplewood.

Products and services

• Colonoscopy Diagnostic and screening procedure using a colonoscope to examine the entire lining of the colon and rectum, perform biopsies, and remove polyps for adult patients needing colorectal cancer screening or diagnostic evaluation.
• Anorectal Disorders Treatment Comprehensive treatment for anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, abscesses, fistulas, and other disorders, leveraging robotic and minimally invasive approaches for adult patients.
• Comprehensive Cancer Care Surgical care for anal, colon, and rectal cancers, including endoscopic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive procedures for patients requiring oncologic colorectal surgery.
• Diverticular Disease Management Diagnosis and treatment of diverticulosis and diverticulitis, ranging from conservative management with diet modifications and antibiotics to surgical intervention when needed.
• High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) In-office diagnostic procedure using an anoscope and colposcope to examine the anal canal for abnormal tissue such as anal dysplasia, with biopsy capability and no bowel prep required.
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment Surgical and procedural treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, combining medicine, minimally invasive procedures, and personalized care.
• Surgery Services Full range of colorectal surgical options including open abdominal, robotic, laparoscopic, minimally invasive, and corrective surgery, plus Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) and Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) for anorectal and colon conditions.
• Pelvic Floor Center Specialized facility offering diagnostics, biofeedback therapy, and treatment for fecal incontinence, accidental bowel leakage, and pelvic floor disorders, with locations in Edina and Maplewood.
• Minnesota Colon and Rectal Foundation Foundation established in 1991 providing financial and educational support to the University of Minnesota Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Program, funding surgical training, education conferences, research, and partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of patients would recommend practice to family and friends
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Minnesota OncologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates Ltd. (CRSAL) has joined Minnesota Oncology, the Twin Cities' largest and most experienced cancer care provider. This integration brings together two trusted organizations with shared commitment to exceptional, patient-centered care. CRSAL retains its name while gaining access to Minnesota Oncology's multidisciplinary specialists, Navigating Care patient portal, and additional clinic locations including Maple Grove.
• University of Minnesota Division of Colon and Rectal SurgerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractice founded in 1963 in affiliation with University of Minnesota. All partners are physicians at the University of Minnesota. Conducts the oldest colon and rectal surgery fellowship program in the country, training certified surgeons since the program's inception.
• Minnesota Colon and Rectal FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1991, provides financial and educational support to the world-renowned University of Minnesota Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Program. Supports hands-on surgical training, weekly specialized education conferences, research studies, and local, national, and worldwide partnerships.
• Allina Health Surgery Center - Brooklyn ParkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner ambulatory surgery center where procedures are performed
• WestHealthminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner surgery center where procedures are performed
• Abbott Northwestern HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner hospital for inpatient surgical procedures
• Fairview Ridges HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner hospital for inpatient surgical procedures
• Fairview Southdale HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner hospital for inpatient surgical procedures
• HealthEast St. John's HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner hospital for inpatient surgical procedures
• Mercy HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner hospital for inpatient surgical procedures
• United HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner hospital for inpatient surgical procedures
• Edina Specialty Surgery CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner surgery center where procedures are performed
• Maplewood Surgery CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner surgery center where procedures are performed
• Ridges Surgery CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner surgery center where procedures are performed

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Minnesota Oncology: Now CRSAL's parent organization and the Twin Cities' largest cancer care provider. Directly comparable as a specialty physician practice with multidisciplinary oncology services, shared referral networks, and the same regional footprint in Minnesota.
• Mayo Clinic: National destination medical center with a dedicated colon and rectal surgery department. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering specialty colorectal surgery, complex cancer care, and academic training programs.
• Cleveland Clinic: Large national health system with a high-volume colorectal surgery department performing robotic, laparoscopic, and transanal procedures. Comparable as a broad incumbent defining the clinical and academic benchmark for the specialty.
• US Oncology Network (McKesson): National network of community oncology practices that owns and supports Minnesota Oncology. Relevant as the platform parent backing CRSAL's new partner and shaping its operating, billing, and growth infrastructure.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest U.S. for-profit hospital operator with significant ambulatory surgery and GI/colorectal service lines across multiple markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose ASCs and employed surgeons compete for the same minimally invasive procedure volume.

Direct peers

• MNGI Digestive Health: Large independent gastroenterology practice serving the Twin Cities metro with colonoscopy, endoscopic procedures, and GI specialty care. Closest direct peer in terms of patient segment (colorectal screening and GI conditions) and regional geography.

Regional players

• Park Nicollet Health Services: Integrated Minnesota-based health system offering GI and colorectal services. Comparable as a regional provider competing for the same patient pool and physician referrals in the Twin Cities.
• Allina Health: Major regional health system operating partner hospitals and ASCs (e.g., Allina Health Surgery Center Brooklyn Park) where CRSAL performs procedures. Competes for colorectal surgery patients and employs its own specialty surgeons.
• M Health Fairview: University of Minnesota-affiliated health system and current partner hospital for many CRSAL procedures. A regional peer with overlapping colorectal and GI services and academic ties.
• HealthPartners: Integrated nonprofit health system serving the Twin Cities, providing GI, colonoscopy, and surgical services. Comparable as a regional incumbent competing for the same insured patient base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/colonrectal

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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