Evan D. Adams, MD

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

Locations

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

About me

Helping patients heal and recover is a responsibility I take seriously. The aim is to make health care simple and less stressful. Each person should know what is happening with their health and understand every option for treatment. Clear conversations are always part of the process. No question is too small, and answers are given in a way that is easy to follow.

There are many steps in good health care, and moving through them smoothly is important. When another doctor is part of a person’s care, working together helps create a plan that fits the situation best. Teamwork leads to better results.

My goal is to ensure that patients have positive experiences throughout their health journey. Sometimes, the best result is a cure. If that is not possible, feeling better, having less pain, and enjoying life matter a lot. Understanding options comforts and empowers patients.

The most rewarding part of this work is seeing people get stronger and return to what they love. It is an honor to be part of that journey. Each day brings a chance to make a difference, and that makes this work special.

Specialties

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • General Surgery

Areas of focus

  • Colon cancer
  • Rectal cancer
  • Anal cancer
  • Hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes, including Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
  • Benign colorectal diseases
  • Diverticulitis and diverticular disease
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Crohn’s disease (small bowel, colon, perianal)
  • Anorectal disorders
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anal fissure
  • Anal fistula
  • Pilonidal disease
  • Abscesses
  • Fecal incontinence
  • Pelvic floor disorders
  • Rectocele
  • Enterocele
  • Rectal intussusception

Year joined

  • 2025

Department websites

Education

Medical school

  • MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 2018

Residency

  • General Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2024

Fellowship

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center East, Columbus, OH, 2025

Board certification

  • General Surgery