Michael Pendola, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Michael Pendola, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon serving patients in Dallas and Garland, Texas. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis and a wide range of benign and complex colorectal conditions. Dr. Pendola is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and provides comprehensive surgical care for diseases affecting the colon, rectum and anus.


Dr. Pendola has expertise in minimally invasive colorectal surgery, including robotic and laparoscopic techniques that can help reduce recovery time and support optimal patient outcomes. He treats conditions such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, fecal incontinence, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, while also providing advanced surgical care for patients with colon and rectal cancers.

As a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine in Dallas, Dr. Pendola is committed to educating future physicians and advancing the field of colon and rectal surgery. His clinical approach emphasizes evidence-based care, patient education and individualized treatment plans designed to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Pendola has been recognized by his peers for his clinical excellence, earning selection to D Magazine Best Doctors for multiple consecutive years and recognition as a Texas Super Doctor by Texas Monthly.