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Before, During, and After - What to Expect with Endoscopic Testing

an endoscopy is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to examine the inside of your body using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light

When Do We Need Colonoscopies?

A colonoscopy is an important medical procedure used to detect, diagnose, and treat several diseases of the colon and rectum.

Doing A Lot of Prep for Colonoscopy in Honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month

It's time for another video blog! In honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, I present... a video about doing your colonoscopy prep. All...

Understanding Colonoscopy - Who Is Qualified to Get One?

Understanding Colonoscopy - Who Is Qualified To Get One?

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

Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Colonoscopy Myths Debunked

I decided to debunk some of the myths I hear for why some patients do not want to schedule their colonoscopy.

Screening vs Diagnostic Colonoscopy: What's The Difference?

In this month's Vlog, I discuss the difference between a Screening Colonoscopy and a Diagnostic Colonoscopy, and why it may matter.

Average Risk Screening for Colon & Rectal Cancer - What Are My Options?

while there are several screening options available that can detect cancer and polyps, only Colonoscopy can detect, treat, and prevent CRC

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

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

I recently had the opportunity to record an educational video with my colleague Dr. Matthew Eidem to increase awareness regarding Colon Canc

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