4 Ways to Keep your GI Tract Running Smoothly
Do you have stomach discomfort or pain more than you’d like? (Here’s a tip: It shouldn’t be hurting at all!) If you’re having some issues with your digestive system, know that you don’t have to suffer.
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
Coffee Consumption Could Increase Colon Cancer Survival Rate
Drinking coffee could extend survival time in patients with colorectal cancer, according to a new study published in JAMA Oncology.
Drugs like Viagra May Decrease Colon Cancer Risk
A new Swedish study finds drugs like Viagra may help prevent colon cancer in men as well as improve the prognosis of patients with the disease.