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Dr. Jenny R. Speranza serves as Professor in the Department of Surgery, specializing in Colorectal Surgery, at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She is a key member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and Accountable Health Partners (AHP), practicing at multiple locations including the Wilmot Cancer Institute in Rochester and Surgery Center at Sawgrass in Brighton. Board-certified in both Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery, she maintains active clinical practice with patient ratings averaging 4.7 stars.
Her educational foundation includes:
- B.S. from Rochester Institute of Technology (1994, Magna Cum Laude)
- M.D. from SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1999)
- Surgical Residency at State University of New York College at Buffalo (2000-2004)
- Internship at State University of New York at Stony Brook (1999-2000)
- Colon and Rectal Fellowship at University of Miami (2004-2005)
Dr. Speranza's research centers on colorectal surgical innovation and complex pelvic floor disorders, with significant contributions to understanding fecal incontinence mechanisms, rectal prolapse repair techniques, and Crohn's disease management. Her work consistently emphasizes surgical outcomes optimization and patient-specific treatment approaches across colorectal conditions.
Analysis of her 11 publications (2008-2018) reveals dominant themes in surgical complication prevention, neuromodulation applications for incontinence, and reconstructive techniques for complex fistulas. Key methodological trends include large-scale outcome studies and multimodal imaging applications, primarily focused on improving postoperative recovery and functional outcomes.
Her professional recognition includes:
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Honorary Society (1994)
- Center for the Study of the Presidency (1994)
- Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Speranza actively contributes to surgical education through her professorship and maintains professional leadership as a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and committee roles within the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
She operates within the Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery at UR Medicine, collaborating closely with the Wilmot Cancer Institute for colorectal oncology cases and leading multidisciplinary teams at both Rochester and Brighton surgical centers.
