Find a Pilonidal Surgeon

We do not make specific surgeon referrals, but we can provide patients with a map of where surgeons are located who perform ADVANCED Pilonidal procedures.

The map below shows the known surgeons who are performing either:

• Cleft Lift/Karydakis
• Gips/Pit Picking
• Laser (SiLaT/SiLaC)
• EPSiT

For a description of the types of surgeries, read through the Minimally Invasive Surgeries page and the Major Surgeries page.

Other Resources to Find a Pilonidal Surgeon:

• The Surgeon Hall of Fame on our forums includes specific patient recommendations and reviews by state and country.
• The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons maintains a worldwide database of certified Colon & Rectal specialists. Look for somebody who is Board Certified.
• The International Pilonidal Society worldwide database

Non-specialty Surgeons: Ask About Experience with Pilonidal Surgery

• Ask directly:
  • “How many pilonidal cases do you treat each year?”
  • “What surgical techniques do you use?”
  • “What is your recurrence rate?”
• Surgeons experienced with cleft lifts, Karydakis procedures, or flap procedures may achieve lower recurrence rates in complex cases.