
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 GI doctors and staff are well-trained and ready to assist you in any way possible.
Meet our DoctorsOur 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!
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.
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.
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).
Learn MoreGastrointestinal 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.
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