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
Stuart Akerman, MD Digestive Health Blog
What's Bloating Got To Do With It?
Frustrated by bloating? Learn more about different causes and evaluation
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.
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!
Do you have questions about Chronic Pancreatitis?
A significant part of my practice is helping patients with all kind of problems with their pancreas - one of the major organs for digestion.
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 its Relationship to the Gut
Did you know that data now shows spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus via the digestive system? Watch the full interview for more information.
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