Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barrett’s Esophagus
Bile Duct Stones
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colon Cancer Screening
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
Esophageal Cancer
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Varices
Fatty Liver
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hiatal Hernia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pancreatitis
Schatzki’s Rings & Esophageal Webs
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Hepatitis
Compassionate Care
Our physicians believe in the power of compassionate and empathy to improve health. We take time to listen to patients so they feel respected and understood. There have been tremendous advances in gastrointestinal imaging, medicine and surgery in the last 20 years. We bring those advances to our patients every day to improve outcomes.
Procedures We Perform
Colonoscopy
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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 have risk factors if you:
- are male
- are African American
- or someone in your family has had polyps or colorectal cancer
- have a personal history of inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
- have Lynch syndrome or another genetic disorder that increases your risk of colorectal cancer
- have other factors, such as being overweight and smoking tobacco
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
