Procedures

A colonoscopy is a procedure used to detect colorectal cancer and other conditions inside the large intestine and rectum.  Once you are sedated, the doctor inserts a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope into the rectum and guides it to the end of the colon called the cecum. The colonoscope has a camera and light at the end, allowing the doctor to view the colon's lining on a monitor. The tube can also take biopsies or remove polyps if necessary. 

This procedure is performed in the office setting and is favored for its minimally invasive nature, quick recovery time, and effective relief of symptoms such as bleeding, pain, and prolapse associated with internal hemorrhoids.  

 EGD is a medical procedure used to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Once you are sedated, a flexible tube with a camera and light is inserted through the mouth and guided down the esophagus and thru the stomach into the beginning of the small bowel. This allows doctors to view and diagnose conditions such as ulcers, tumors, inflammation, reflux, hiatal hernias , and bleeding. During the procedure the endoscope can also be used to take biopsies or remove foreign objects. 

A Bravo/Manometry  are minimally invasive testing often done with an endoscopy that help diagnose conditions like GERD, esophageal motility disorders and other reflux related issues like cough, sinusitis, and chest pain. This procedure provides valuable information to guide treatment and management.