Services
Digestive Health
Expert care close to home
Gastrointestinal issues can affect men and women of any age and may be the result of other health factors. Early intervention by a gastroenterologist is vital to receiving the proper diagnosis and treatment.
Experienced, compassionate digestive health care
Our skilled team of board-certified professionals combine clinical expertise with the most advanced technologies to accurately diagnose and treat a full range of digestive health issues, so you can live every day to the fullest. Conditions we treat include:
Advanced treatment options
Advances in medicine have paved the way for new treatments and therapies for gastrointestinal conditions. We offer the most recent minimally invasive diagnostic procedures, which lead to less pain, shorter recovery, and better outcomes. Our services include colonoscopy, ERCP (examination of bile ducts, gallbladder, and related structures), feeding tube placement, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy, and a host of other approaches. Most importantly, our care is always personalized to your needs to ensure you experience the best outcomes and quality of life.
When to consider a colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the most accurate, thorough and efficient way to detect colon cancer and, at the same time, remove growths (polyps) that sometimes become cancerous. There are several factors to consider if it’s time to schedule a colonoscopy.
Colonoscopy considerations
The American Cancer Society guidelines for colonoscopy suggest men and women of average risk for developing colorectal cancer should get their first colonoscopy at age 50 and follow up with colonoscopies every 10 years.
However, people with any of the following risk factors should undergo screening earlier and/or more often:
- Personal history of colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps (polyps that are not yet cancerous but can become cancerous over time)
- Strong family history of colorectal cancer or polyps
- Personal history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease
- Family history of hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome
Your primary care physician will help you determine when it is time to have a colonoscopy.
