Dr. Kathryn Wells Joins Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates
October 30, 2026
St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Kathryn Wells, DO, to Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, where she provides specialized surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus.
A board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Wells brings advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of colorectal conditions. Her clinical interests include colorectal cancer care, inflammatory bowel disease, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, benign colorectal disease, and enhanced recovery after surgery.
Dr. Wells earned her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. She completed her general surgery residency and colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Nuvance Health–Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. She received her bachelor’s degree from Siena College in Loudonville.
As part of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, Dr. Wells joins a team dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care using the latest surgical techniques and evidence-based treatments. The practice offers evaluation and treatment for both benign and complex colorectal conditions, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates is welcoming new patients at 319 S. Manning Blvd., Suite 310, in Albany. Click here for more information or call 518-438-2776.
St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, with more than 1,100 physicians and advanced practitioners in more than 130 locations, is affiliated with St. Peter’s Health Partners – the region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit network of high-quality, advanced medical care, primary care, rehabilitation, and senior services.