New Study Says Sugar Can Increase Risk for Colitis and IBD
According to recent research, a high-sugar diet could be one of the main culprits for an increased incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Our Physicians
Our GI doctors and staff are well-trained and ready to assist you in any way possible.
Meet our Doctors
Jared S. Bortman
M.D.
Michael E. Cannon
M.D.
Michael C. Duffy
M.D.
Gehad M. Ghaith
M.D.
Maryconi M. Jacob
M.D.
Gregory W. Kulesza
M.D.
Dariusz A. Lazarczyk
M.D.
Atulkumar S. Patel
M.D.
Ketan Rana
M.D.
Troy’s Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Gastrointestinal Specialists, PC and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as the center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in performing a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, small bowel enteroscopy and video capsule endoscopy.
The physicians at Gastrointestinal Specialists, PC and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center not only meet but exceed U.S. benchmarks for quality in colonoscopy. See our scores.
Additionally, our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or need to see a gastroenterologist, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
Awards
Our patients appreciate our friendly staff and our state-of-the-art facility. Patient care is our top priority, and this is evidenced by our 2019 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience.
For Your Visit
Gastrointestinal Specialists, PC and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center are committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in greater Troy.
Patient Forms
At Gastrointestinal Specialists, PC and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms you may complete before your visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Gastroenterology News
Why You Can Benefit from Seeing a Gastrointestinal Doctor in Your 20s or 30s
You may think that a gastrointestinal doctor is the kind of doctor you only need to go once you’ve reached a certain age, or to deal with pains and concerns that come with growing older (and to get screened for colon cancer with a colonoscopy once you turn 45).
5 Simple Tips to Enjoy Your Holiday Dinner Without Stomach Issues
If you’re looking forward to a cornucopia of foods this holiday season, but not the aftermath of what overindulging means for your stomach, read on for 5 simple tips to enjoy your holiday dinner without stomach issues.