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Are Colonoscopies Still The Best Test For Colon Cancer Screening? A Review Of A Recent NEJM Article

Discussion and response to the recently published New England Journal of Medicine article regarding colonoscopy for Colon Cancer Screening

Constipation: Are You Fooled By The Rocks That I Got?

Constipation - everyone's favorite topic! Learn more about the signs and treatment from your favorite GI doctor

What's Bloating Got To Do With It?

Frustrated by bloating? Learn more about different causes and evaluation

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - don't let it ruin your holiday meal

Watch my latest Vlog post to learn more about EoE - an esophageal disorder that can cause food to stick in your chest and trouble swallowing

How Do I Know If I Have EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency)?

Want to learn more about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)? Click the video now!

Living With Chronic Diarrhea - What If It's Not IBS?

I have seen many patients in my career carrying a diagnosis of IBS, not doing very well from a symptom-control standpoint, who undergo furth

Recent Discussions on Gut Health

You can watch my interview below with Ms. Sarah Tuttle-Singer from Times of Israel, and also click below for my recent article published on

COVID-19 and Gastroenterology

I recently sat down with my colleague Dr. Kenneth Brown to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our practice, and what steps we ar

Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) for C Difficile Infection

Dr. Stuart Akerman discusses his experience with fecal transplant for recurrent and refractory C Difficile Infection.

Why Virtual Visits May Be A Great Option

How telemedicine can fit into your practice can be quite individually tailored. Whether utilized to see new consults for patients who may li

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