Alton George Sutter

Alton George Sutter is an Assistant Professor in the Colon and Rectal Surgery department at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine and practices at multiple locations under Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, including Janeway Tower, Cancer Center, and Clemmons Surgery Center.

• Education: MD from Medical University of South Carolina College of Health Professions (2015)
• Residency: General Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center (2020)
• Fellowship: Colorectal Surgery at New York University (2021)

His research focuses on colorectal surgical outcomes, hepatic inflammation, and metabolic disorders, particularly in the context of Toll-like receptor mechanisms, minimally invasive techniques, and inflammatory bowel disease. Publications highlight work on topics like pelvic sepsis in pouch surgery, saturated fat-induced liver inflammation, and genetic models for metabolic research.

He emphasizes innovative surgical approaches and collaborative care to enhance patient treatment for conditions such as colorectal cancer, Crohn's disease, and complex inflammatory bowel disorders.