Procedures

A biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small tissue sample is removed to be analyzed for disease. The sample is evaluated under a microscope by a specialized doctor called a pathologist. It can be taken from any area in the body, externally or internally, including the skin, organs, and bones.

Capsule Endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the middle part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the three portions of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum). Your doctor will give you a pill-sized video camera for you to swallow.

Colonoscopy is a procedure used to see inside the colon and rectum. Colonoscopy can detect inflamed tissue, ulcers, and abnormal growths. The procedure is used to look for early signs of colorectal cancer and can help doctors diagnose unexplained changes

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Endoscopies can be used to diagnose a health issue, or they can be used to remove polyps and tumors within the gastrointestinal system. The procedure is done by inserting a tube called an endoscope into your digestive tract.

This highly effective (99.1%), minimally invasive procedure is performed in our offices in less than a minute. We make recommendations to reduce the chance of recurrence later (currently 5% in 2 years). If there are multiple hemorrhoids, we treat them one at a time in separate visits.

An upper GI endoscopy or EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a non-surgical procedure used to examine and treat the upper part of your digestive tract.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a procedure that combines upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and x-rays to treat problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts. ERCP is also used to diagnose problems, but the availability of non-invasive tests