- Medical Weight LossFlexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure used to see inside the sigmoid colon and rectum. Flexible sigmoidoscopy can detect inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, and ulcers. The procedure is used to look for early signs of cancer and can help doctors diagnose unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bleeding from the anus, and weight loss.
- ColonoscopyColonoscopy is a procedure used to see inside the colon and rectum. Colonoscopy can detect inflamed tissue, ulcers, and abnormal growths.
- Constipation
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Diarrhea
- Internal MedicineThe doctor you need for all your digestive ailments is a gastroenterologist. They have dedicated training and unique experience in managing diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract or liver, and they complete at least three years of internal medicine school before an additional 2 to 4 years specializing in fellowship programs!
- GastroenterologyOur team of specialists are highly trained and experienced in all areas of gastroenterology, from diagnostics and testing to treatments and surgeries.
- Colon CancerThe doctor can remove growths, called polyps, during flexible sigmoidoscopy using special tools passed through the scope. Polyps are common in adults and are usually harmless. However, most colon cancer begins as a polyp, so removing polyps early is an effective way to prevent cancer. If bleeding occurs, the doctor can usually stop it with an electrical probe or special medications passed through the scope.
- EndoscopyAn upper endoscopy, often referred to as endoscopy, EGD, or esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, is a procedure that allows a physician to look inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first section of the small intestine).
- UltrasoundEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive procedure used to assess digestive and lung diseases. EUS can be performed through the upper GI tract or the colon.
- MRI
- RadiologyIf you have any laboratory testing or radiology scans that you wish to review with the doctor please bring a copy of the results and/or scans to your appointment.
- X-Rays
- Computed TomographyEUS is often used to further evaluate cysts or masses seen on a prior CT scan or endoscopy. Using the ultrasound for guidance, masses and cysts can be biopsied with a thin needle. For lesions already known to be cancer in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and rectum, EUS allows the physician to accurately assess the stage of the tumor.
- Cyst
- Lesions