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5 Signs That You Should Be Seeing a Gastroenterologist

The digestive system is one of the most important systems in the human body. It is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that th

Game of Thrones: Fighting Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract (GI) and overall digestive health. IBD is an umbrella

5 Common Digestive System Disorders and the Symptoms they Exhibit

The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. When the digestive system is not functioning correctly,

The Role of Diet in Gut Health - Separating Fact from Fiction

When it comes to gut health, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the role of diet. Some people believe certain foods can cur

Ask a Gastroenterologist: Q & A's on Common Gastrointestinal Problems

Gastrointestinal problems can range from minor issues like indigestion to more serious conditions like inflammatory bowel disease.

Stuart Akerman MD - 7 Signs That Say You Need to See a GI Doctor

It is important to recognize when it is time to see a Gastroenterology (GI) doctor. If these seven signs sound familiar, book an appointment

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

Unexpected Changes Due to COVID-19

Some background: There are recommendations currently that in order to perform endoscopic procedures in the safest way possible, your doctor

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

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