You can look for a gastrointestinal surgeon with subspeciality in surgery of colon cancer.

It's very hard to accept the fact that once a bowel cancer has spread to another part of the body, it is unlikely to be curable.
Surgery can be used in some situations to treat advanced colorectal cancer.
Was this patient suggested chemotherapy?

Yes he has been getting chemo for several months now. Trying to shrink the tumor prior to surgery. The tumor has shrunk but the general surgeon still won't touch him. So we are looking for 2nd, 3rd and so opinions. But was not sure what we should be looking for in a surgeon this one surgeon he saw is a general surgeon.
I just want to make sure that he is getting the most current and up to date treatment and surgery options.

Chances of having a good outcome are highest in the hands of a medical team that has experience in treating colorectal cancer.
If the rectal cancer is growing into nearby organs, more extensive surgery is needed. The surgeon removes the rectum as well as nearby organs such as the bladder, prostate, if the cancer has spread to these organs. A colostomy is needed after this operation. If the bladder is removed, a urostomy (opening to collect urine) is also needed.