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About Dr.Dattani

Dr. Sheev Dattani is a highly regarded Colon & Rectal Surgeon, board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is the highest-volume robotic colon and rectal surgeon in Idaho, having performed nearly 1,000 robotic colorectal procedures, making him one of the most experienced robotic colorectal surgeons in the region. He was also the first surgeon in Idaho to perform a Robotic TAMIS procedure, a cutting-edge, minimally invasive technique for removing rectal tumors via the anus.

Dr. Dattani serves as Chair of the Robotics Committee at Trinity Health and actively contributes to multiple professional organizations, including the Idaho Society of Clinical Oncology. He is committed to advancing colorectal surgery through innovation, education, and research.

An expert in diverticulitis, Dr. Dattani has presented on the topic at the regional American College of Surgeons meeting and has published a review article on the treatment and management of diverticulitis in the American Academy of Family Physicians journal. His work helps guide both surgeons and primary care providers in optimizing patient outcomes.

Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Canada, Dr. Dattani’s passion for medicine started early, often accompanying his father—also a physician—on hospital rounds. While completing medical school, he met his wife, a Boise native, during his rotations in New York City. After completing his residency at the University of Saskatchewan, a high-volume Level 1 trauma center, and a Robotic Colorectal Surgery Fellowship in Tampa, Florida, he and his wife returned to Boise, where they have built both a family and a career.

Dr. Dattani has trained at some of the most respected institutions, including Mount Sinai in Toronto, Canada, and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he published research on J-pouch outcomes. During his time in Boise, he had the opportunity to learn from and work alongside his mentors, many of whom he is now honored to have succeeded in practice.

Beyond the operating room, Dr. Dattani is deeply involved in surgical education, holding faculty positions as:
• Clinical Assistant Professor, UW Department of Surgery
• Assistant Professor of Colorectal Surgery, Idaho COM
• Affiliate Faculty, Idaho State University

When he’s not in the OR, Dr. Dattani spends his time with his two children and enjoying Idaho’s great outdoors. He loves exploring the mountains, spending time on his land outside of Boise, and making the most of Idaho’s rivers, lakes, and trails. Whether it’s hiking, fishing, or simply enjoying the vast landscapes, he embraces everything Idaho has to offer.

Dr. Dattani is committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based, and innovative surgical care, ensuring that every patient is informed, supported, and empowered throughout their journey.

Amazing Dr who is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He had just done my surgery on Monday. Dr Dattani and his assistants were very helpful and friendly through my appointments and with surgery as well. He had called me the next day to checkup on me to see how I was doing. Greatly appreciate everything he and his staff have done for me!

Rich Castro

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Amazing! Dattani is kind, caring, and a heck of a surgeon. He kept me informed on my mothers surgery on a daily basis, and on weekends. He was always available for phone calls. Dattani said he would treat my mother like his nana and he more than lived up to it.

Scott Brooks

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Dr. Dattani saved my life. He is a wonderful doctor and, more importantly, a wonderful human being. I highly recommend him to anyone needing colon or rectal surgery.

Brent Jons

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