An endoscopy is a procedure where the inside of your body is examined using an instrument called an endoscope.
Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure used to examine a person's digestive tract. Using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, your doctor can view pictures of your digestive tract on a color TV monitor.
Read MoreERCP is a procedure that enables your physician to examine the pancreatic and bile ducts. A bendable, lighted tube (endoscope) about the thickness of your index finger is placed through your mouth and into your stomach and first part of the small intestine (duodenum). In the duodenum a small opening is identified (ampulla) and a small plastic tube (cannula) is passed through the endoscope and into this opening. Dye (contrast material) is injected and X-rays are taken to study the ducts of the pancreas and liver.
Read MoreA colonoscopy is an exam your doctor uses to look inside your large intestine for possible causes of things like abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, or changes in bowel habits. Colonoscopies are also used to prevent colorectal cancer usually starting at age 50. During a colonoscopy abnormal growths, called polyps, can be removed before they transform into cancers.
Read MoreFibroscan is a non-invasive test that helps assess the health of your liver. Specifically, it uses ultrasound technology to determine the degree of fibrosis or scarring that may be present in your liver from various liver diseases or conditions. This information is then used by your gastroenterologist to individualize and optimize your treatment plan. For some patients, Fibroscan can replace liver biopsy. FibroScan test results are always used in conjunction with other clinical data, laboratory test results, and liver imaging in managing individual patients.
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M.D., D.M. (Gastroenterology)
Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist