Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barrett’s Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Constipation
Chronic Diarrhea
Cirrhosis
Clostridium Difficile Infection
Colon Polyps
Crohn’s Disease
We Are
Digestive Health
Patients First
Our entire staff is committed to providing the highest quality of medical care for a wide range of disorders of the digestive system - the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, liver and pancreas.
Conditions We Treat
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Fatty Liver
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Hepatitis: A, B, and C
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Microscopic Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Pylori (Heliobacter Pylori Infection)
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Proctitis
Procedures We Perform
Colonoscopy
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
Colonoscopies
Considered the gold standard for colon cancer screening
Colonoscopies can detect precancerous polyps or early-stage cancer, which may not be present any symptoms. Detecting and removing polyps during the colonoscopy can prevent cancer or catch it in an early, treatable stage.
If you have average risk factors or no symptoms, the recommended age to start regular colon cancer screening begins at age 45.
TERMS TO KNOW
Motility – the movement of food through the body – from the throat, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.
Know Your Risk Factors
According to the National Institutes of Health, you may be more likely to develop colorectal cancer if you:
- are 45 or older
- are African American
- have a personal or family history of colorectal cancer
- have a personal history of ovarian cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
- have Lynch syndrome or another genetic disorder that increases the risk of colorectal cancer
- have obesity, smoke cigarettes, or drink alcohol
Reduce Your Risk
Be proactive about your GI health and reduce the risk of colon cancer. Be sure to:
- eat a healthy diet to help maintain and take control of your weight
- stay active and get regular exercise
- avoid tobacco and alcohol
- most importantly, regular screenings can detect early signs of colon cancer and should start at age 45
