Colorectal surgeon in New York — 30 years of experience Intestinal problems can paralyze daily life, and many patients do not reach the right specialist for years. Dr. Michael Fulmes runs the Health Institute with offices in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Astoria. Over 30 years of practice, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery certification, over 20,000 patients. Minimally invasive procedures, ozonoscopy, and prevention.