Georgia Rigas is a Program Manager in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida, bringing over 20 years of experience in colorectal surgery, research coordination, and program administration. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Florida in 2024, she worked at the Jewish General Hospital, affiliated with McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
Throughout her career, Georgia has been involved in supporting and coordinating a variety of colorectal surgery research initiatives, with a particular focus on Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS). Her role includes managing research operations, patient screening and recruitment, coordinating clinical studies, facilitating collaborations, and supporting the activities of the LARS Collaborative. She works closely with patients and multidisciplinary research teams to support initiatives aimed at improving patient care and quality of life for individuals living with LARS.