Washington Colorectal Surgery offers treatments for conditions including, but not limited to, the following:
  1. Bowel (Fecal) Incontinence
  2. Constipation
  3. Hemorrhoids
  4. Abscesses
  5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  6. Crohn's Disease
  7. Ulcerative Colitis
  8. Colon and Rectal Cancer
  9. Rectal Prolapse
  10. Diverticulitis
  11. Pilonidal Cysts

In-office Procedures:

  1. Simple Hemorrhoidectomy
  2. Incision and Drainage of Abscesses
  3. Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  4. Short Colonoscopy

    Additional In-office Treatments for Hemorrhoids:

    1. Infrared Coagulation
    2. Rubber Band Ligation
    3. Sclerosing of Internal Hemorrhoids

Anal Rectal Physiology Laboratory:

  1. EMG (Electromyogram) Test
  2. Anal Manometry
  3. Endorectal Ultrasound

Services, Procedures and Treatments

Colon and Rectal Cancer:

  1. Colectomy (Laparoscopic and Open)
  2. Low Anterior resection
  3. Abdominoperineal Resection

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis:

  1. Partial Resection
  2. Ileal Pouch with Anal Anastomosis

Rectal Prolapse: (Laparoscopic and Open Procedures)

  1. Altemeier Procedure
  2. Frykman-Goldberg Procedure
  3. Ripstein Procedure

Screening Colonoscopy

Polypectomy

Anal Cases:

  1. Hemorrhoidectomy
  2. PPH (Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids)
  3. Fissurectomy
  4. LIS (Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy)
  5. Fistulotomy
  6. Placement of Anal Fistula Plug
  7. Sphincteroplasty
  8. Pilonidal Cystectomy

Rectal Cases:

  1. TEM (Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery)
  2. Transanal Resection
  3. Rectocele Repair
What do I need to bring to my first office visit?
Do I need to do anything special for follow-up visits?
Where can I get the registration forms?
What about after hours and weekend coverage for emergencies?
What hospitals is Dr. Wiltz affiliated with?
How do I refill prescriptions?
What insurance plans does the office accept?
What are the office hours?
How may I provide feedback about my experience at Washington Colorectal Surgery?



What do I need to bring to my first office visit?

We look forward to your upcoming appointment with Washington Colorectal Surgery. In order to make your appointment as pleasant as possible, please be sure to bring the following with you:

  • Referral (if necessary)
  • Photo identification
  • Insurance card(s)
  • Co-pay for a specialist visit (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, cash and checks all accepted)
  • Pharmacy telephone and fax numbers
  • List of current medications (name, dosage and frequency) including prescription, over-the-counter, and/or herbal remedies
  • Completed New Patient Registration Packet (please see below to download)
  • Reports and actual images (on CD or film) of x-rays, CT scans, MRIs and/or nuclear medicine studies. Please note that if your imaging studies have been done at Virginia Hospital Center we will be able to access them online; therefore, you will not need to bring any CDs or films to your appointment.
  • Laboratory reports
  • Medical summaries and/or medical records from your referring physician

Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment so that the information above can be transferred into your electronic medical record.



Do I need to do anything special for follow-up visits?

Patients coming for a follow-up visit will be asked to inform us about any changes in the information or medical history obtained at their original visit. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment so that this information can be updated in your electronic medical record.



Where can I get the registration forms?




What about after hours and weekend coverage for emergencies?

Washington Colorectal Surgery provides coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Should you need to reach us for an issue that cannot wait until the next business day, please call our office at 703.717.4180 to reach our answering service. You will then be contacted by the physician on call. In case of an emergency or situation you consider critical, call 911 or immediately go to the Emergency Department at Virginia Hospital Center or the nearest medical facility.



What hospitals is Dr. Wiltz affiliated with?

Dr. Wiltz performs all procedures and surgery at Virginia Hospital Center



How do I refill prescriptions?

We request that you call us for routine prescription refills during regular business hours. Prescription refills will not be filled after hours or on weekends.



What insurance plans does the office accept?

Washington Colorectal Surgery participates with the insurance plans listed below. If you do not see your insurance plan included on the list, please feel free to contact us.

We require payment at the time of your appointment for services that are not covered by your insurance. Your insurance may require you to pay a co-payment at the time of your appointment; you are responsible for payment of the co-pay before any services are rendered. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

Your insurance plan may require a specialist referral from your primary medical doctor. Please make sure that you bring this referral with you for your appointment.

  • Aetna - all products: HMO, PPO, QPOS, Open Access, Choice POS, Aetna Health Fund, Choice POS II, EPO, Aetna ManagedChoice, Elect Choice, Open Choice, National Advantage, Affordable Health Choices and Aetna Medigap Plans
  • Alliance/Healthnet PPO
  • Amerigroup
  • Anthem - all products: PPO, Keycare PPO and Healthkeepers HMO
  • CareFirst - all products: PPO, Blue Choice HMO, Blue Choice POS and Open Access
  • Cigna - all products: HMO, PPO and POS
  • First Health Network
  • GEHA
  • Great-West Healthcare
  • MAMSI Life and Health
  • MDIPA
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • NCPPO
  • Optimum Choice and Optimum Choice Preferred
  • PHCS
  • United Healthcare
  • Virginia Medicaid




What are the office hours?

Our regular office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please note that the office is closed each day from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. If the doctor is delayed due to an emergency, we will make every effort to notify you prior to your appointment.



How may I provide feedback about my experience at Washington Colorectal Surgery?

We appreciate input and feedback from our patients and visitors. Please print our Patient Satisfaction Survey , complete it and fax (703.717.4181) or mail to us (1625 N. George Mason Drive, Suite 454, Arlington, VA 22205).