Dr. Floyd is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Notre Dame and her medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She trained in general surgery at Rush University and Cook County Hospitals in Chicago, Illinois, and in colon and rectal surgery at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing in Fort Wayne since 2005 and is a Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine-Fort Wayne. Dr. Floyd is dedicated to a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to the management of colon and rectal disorders, especially colon and rectal cancer. She was the first surgeon in Fort Wayne to perform transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM), offering patients with rectal polyps and early rectal cancers an alternative to major abdominal surgery. Dr. Floyd practices the full scope of colon and rectal surgery, and has additional training in TEM, laparoscopic colon surgery and endorectal ultrasonography. She is certified in daVinci Robotic Surgery, Solesta treatment for fecal incontinence, and the THD procedure (Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization) for minimally invasive treatment of hemorrhoids.
Providers
Joshua M Wallet MD, FACS, FASCRS
Dr. Wallet is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University, and his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. He trained in general surgery at York Hospital in York, PA, and in colon and rectal surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Wallet has been practicing colon and rectal surgery in Fort Wayne since 2012.
Dr. Wallet has a special interest in minimally invasive treatment of colon and rectal diseases as well as treatment of pelvic floor disorders. He is the first surgeon in northeast Indiana to perform InterStim for fecal incontinence. His training and practice cover the entire field of colon and rectal surgery, including cancers, diverticular diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, benign anorectal conditions, functional colon disorders and disorders of the pelvic floor and anal sphincters. He is certified in daVinci Robotic Surgery, Solesta treatment for fecal incontinence, and InterStim sacral nerve stimulator for fecal incontinence.
James Conner, MD
Dr. Conner brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the CCRC team, specializing in colon screenings and minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, and colorectal cancer. Originally from Yucaipa, California, Dr. Conner completed his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at the University of California, Riverside in 2005. Following his undergraduate studies, he pursued his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine in UCLA, graduating in 2008. Dr. Conner completed an Internship and Residency in General Surgery at Texas A&M Scott and White Memorial Hospital in 2013, followed by a Residency in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Texas at Houston in 2014. Prior to joining CCRC, he practiced as a Colon and Rectal Surgeon in Sacramento, California, as part of the Sacramento Colon and Rectal Surgery Medical Group from 2014 until March 2024. Outside of the operating room, Dr. Conner embraces an active lifestyle. You can find him hitting the pavement for a morning run, laying down beats on his drum set, playing video games, or participating in AKC Conformation shows with his beloved greyhounds. Dr. Conner resides in Fort Wayne with his wife and fur children, four cats and two greyhound dogs.
Ahmad Aulakh, DO
Dr. Aulakh comes to CCRC as a colorectal fellowship trained physician. He received his undergraduate degree from University of Houston, and his medical degree from Kansas University School of Medicine. He trained in general surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Following residency, Dr. Aulakh completed fellowship training at University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He provides full spectrum colon and rectal care, which includes but is not limited to laparoscopic and robotic colon resection, fecal incontinence, and anorectal procedures – including but not limited to fissures, hemorrhoids, fistula, and condylomas.
Dr. Aulakh enjoys hiking and completing puzzles during his leisure time. Outside of his dedication to medicine, he is dedicated to his family. He and his family are excited to become an active part of the Fort Wayne community.
Mid-level Providers
Anicia Howard, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Anicia Howard joined the Center for Colon and Rectal Care in 2023 as a highly skilled nurse practitioner. Anicia's educational journey led her to the University of St. Francis, where she became licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), and obtained her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). With over 9 years of dedicated health experience, Anicia brings a wealth of knowledge to deliver expectational care to our valued patients. Her diverse background encompasses roles as a hospitalist, clinical instructor, and a registered nurse. Anicia is a member of the American Nurses Association & Indiana States Nurses Association, and she is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Xi Nu Chapter, the International Nursing Honor Society.