Allison A. Aka

Allison A. Aka, MD, FACS, FASCRS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Colorectal Division at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She holds a medical degree from Loma Linda University (2013). Her research focuses on colorectal surgery, surgical oncology, and innovative surgical techniques. Key interests include anastomotic complications, endoscopic interventions, and immunotherapeutic approaches to colorectal cancer.

Her work spans 13 peer-reviewed publications since 2009, with recent emphasis on endoscopic stent applications, anorectal malignancies, and pediatric surgical outcomes. Notable contributions include studies on transanal mesorectal excision complications and guanylyl cyclase C as a therapeutic target.

• Education: MD from Loma Linda University (2013)
• Research Trends: Surgical innovation, cancer immunotherapy, and rare tumor management
• Professional Honors: Fellowships in American College of Surgeons (FACS) and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS)