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Richard Willis Cass

Richard Willis Cass, MD

4.866 ratings, 12 reviews

General SurgeryColon and Rectal Surgery

Catholic Health Physician Partners
Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Richard Willis Cass

Dr. Cass is excited to join Catholic Health Physician Partners as a Colon and Rectal surgeon. He completed his general surgery residency at Weil Cornell Medical Center and fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Rutgers. Dr. Cass specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for conditions including diverticulitis, colon and rectal cancers, rectal prolapse and IBD. He is also skilled in anorectal procedures and colonoscopy. He enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team to provide the best care possible to his patients.

Locations

  1. Colorectal Surgery, Ambulatory Care at Merrick

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Colon-Rectal Surgery, 2023
  • Residency: NY Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center, General Surgery, 2022
  • Medical School: University of Maryland, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2024
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2023

Insurance

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

66 ratings, 12 reviews

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Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Top notch

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    He is an excellent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Dr Cass has been very thorough in explaining problem and procedure to fix issue. Very reassuring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    I loved the high attention to me as a patient, I was not rushed, everything was clean and I felt relaxed and informed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Again patient and caring for their patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr Cass was wonderful in explaining my condition and best way to resolve it. Took a great amount of time to thoroughly review.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Everything is fine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr. Cass examined, explained, and ultimately recommended a course of treatment which remedied my condition. Wonderful doctor!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Excellent experience.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    All good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Dr Cass is a wonderful doctor. He was so helpful. I was in so much pain when I arrived and left feeling better, also assured I would feel even better in my recovery. Dr. Cass explained everything and made me feel comfortable. He's outstanding and I will definitely refer my friends and family to his practice. I'm happy with all the care I received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    He explained everything very thoroughly and listened to my concerns. He definitely addressed all of my concerns.