Zhaomin Xu

Zhaomin Xu, M.D., M.P.H., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Colorectal Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. A hometown native, he emphasizes multidisciplinary care for colorectal cancers and benign diseases, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. Certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, he serves as a provider within the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group and Accountable Health Partners network.

• Education: M.D. and M.P.H. from University of Rochester (2013, 2018)
• Residency: General Surgery at URMC (2013-2020)
• Fellowship: Colon & Rectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2020-2021)

Dr. Xu's research explores colorectal cancer care delivery, including:

• Impact of travel distance on rectal cancer outcomes
• Cost-effectiveness of regionalized surgery
• Variation in lymph node yield and surgical quality metrics
• Role of robotic surgery in minimally invasive procedures
• Continuity of care and postoperative mortality

His publications reveal trends in:

• Geographic disparities in surgical access
• Technology adoption in colorectal procedures
• Quality assurance frameworks for rectal cancer
• Socioeconomic factors affecting treatment decisions
• Long-term survival analysis in colorectal oncology

Scientific Recognition:

• Resident of the Year (2020)

Dr. Xu actively contributes to national colorectal surgery literature, addressing systemic challenges in cancer care, hernia outcomes, and evidence-based decision-making frameworks. His clinical practice spans multiple Rochester-area locations, including Wilmot Cancer Institute and Surgery Center at Sawgrass.