Stuart Akerman, MD Digestive Health Blog

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

Check out my Infographic about Colon Cancer Screening & Facts

The ACS released new guidelines lowering the recommended age of screening for colon cancer to 45 in average risk individuals.