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Gender
FemaleAbout Marylise Boutros
Biography
Marylise Boutros is a Staff Colorectal Surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic Florida and the Regional Digestive Disease Institute Director of Research. Previously, Dr. Boutros was a Colorectal Surgeon at the Jewish General Hospital, Professor of Surgery at McGill University, and Colorectal Surgery Program Director. Having completed General Surgery residency at McGill University and Colorectal Surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic Florida, her clinical interests are advanced minimally invasive approaches to benign and malignant colorectal and anorectal diseases. She treats colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, fecal incontinence and all anorectal disorders.
Dr Boutros is a federally funded researcher who currently leads an internationally renowned research program focused on assessing innovations to improve recovery and functional outcomes after colorectal surgery using multicentre prospective trials, patient-centered interventions and patient-reported outcome measures. Within her research program, Dr Boutros has mentored over forty trainees and graduate students. Dr Boutros also has leadership roles in multiple international societies including Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Canadian Association of General.
Locations
- Tomsich Health and Medical Center of Palm Beach County
- 525 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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- Weston Medical Outpatient Center
- 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Building A, Weston, FL 33331
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- Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center
- 5701 North University Drive, Parkland, FL 33067
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2012
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2011
- Residency: McGill University, 2010
- Medical Education: McGill University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
Board Certifications
- Colon and Rectal Surgery: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2013
Innovations & Patents
Research & Publications
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
114 ratings, 24 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
I will promote Dr. Boutros and RN Diventi to anyone and everyone I can in with these types of problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
Dr. Boutros made me feel very comfortable, and helped me to understand my diagnosis and upcoming appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
What a refreshing experience - Dr Boutros was caring and took the time to listen to meshe is fantastic and I am so grateful I am in her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr Boutros is great. She listens she is informative. I believe she is very competent and invested in helping. I feel hope and I have confidence in her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr boutros was one of the best doctors I have seen. I am optimistic that she can help me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr Boutrous, Dr Sands and Cleveland Clinic Team are top notch and amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr Boutros is an extraordinary physician. She answers all my questions with an excellent disposition. She is very knowledgeable in her field. I HIGHLY recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Not only was I impressed by Dr. Boutrose's Knowledge and expertise, I felt that she took personal attention and care with me as an individual
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr Boutros always leads with compassion and confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Boutros is absolutely excellent I am so excited to have found out about her through a Referral from University of Michigan. She is caring, warm and incredibly knowledgeable and professional. I feel that she shows personal concern and attention to me as her patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr Boutros was terrific. Her examination went over and above any other I received for my problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. Boutros always speaks to me with compassion and confidence in our care plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
It was great. Dr Boutros and her staff are wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr. Boutros was my calm during a very huge storm. She is the essence of Professionalism and Humanity.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. Marylise Boutros was amazing. I appreciate her being through and not brushing my problem aside she stated her goal was to try her best to find out what was occurring in her goal to help me feel better, all done with the upmost respect, kindness professionalism with a high skill of making the patient feel at ease .. What a great Dr to represent CC and her own profession. I was beyond impressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Appreciated Dr David Swift's visits during which he clearly explained the plan for the surgery and later the recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
The doctor in charge is always kind to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr Boutros is always the soul of encouragement. Her suggestions for self care have been useful and helpful with a chronic incurable condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Everything related to Dr Boutros is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
All the staff and doctors were very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Wonderful Dr Boutros, medical student and nurses!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Wonderful staff and Dr Boutros as well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr. Boutros is very compassionate and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Amazing!! Dr. Boutrous is 1 in a million. I came all the way from California to see her regarding LARS. She has more knowledge about the condition than I recieved back in California. I will recommend her to anyone else I know struggling with colorectal cancer as well as LARS!