Author: Ahsan Bhatti, MD One of the most difficult parts about getting a colonoscopy is the required prep work. Before your procedure, it’s important to clear the contents of your colon. Doing so will allow your surgeon to spot any existing...
Author: Ahsan Bhatti, MD Many patients have been told that they should get a screening colonoscopy at a certain age, but some wonder whether the procedure is worth the effort. The fact is that screening colonoscopies are not just worth it –...
Author: Ahsan Bhatti, MD As we’ve discussed on the blog in the past, a hernia occurs when part of an organ is pushed through the muscular wall around it. Since the organ will not retract on its own to allow the muscular wall to heal, typically...
Author: Ahsan Bhatti, MD While a colonoscopy is hardly the most enjoyable activity, many people let misconceptions or myths affect their feelings towards the preventative procedure. We want every patient to partake in their regular screening...
Author: Ahsan Bhatti, MD Acid reflux can be incredibly uncomfortable, but there’s oftentimes more to the condition than just physical discomfort. Untreated acid reflux can lead to a number of different issues for your stomach and...
Author: Ahsan Bhatti, MD Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel condition that leads to inflammation and ulcer formation within the digestive tract. The condition affects the innermost lining of your large intestine, at the colon and...
Author: Ahsan Bhatti, MD Your liver is the largest organ in your body, and it is also tasked with performing a number of essential functions. It is a storage center for glucose, vitamins and minerals, it breaks down substances like medications...
Author: Ahsan Bhatti, MD The moment that food or liquid touches your lips, the digestive process begins. Nerves and muscles help to guide this food down your esophagus, into your stomach, through your intestines and eventually through your...
Author: Ahsan Bhatti, MD Summer is a wonderful time to do a cross country road trip or add a new stamp to your passport, but traveling to new locales can be pretty hard on your stomach. You probably have a pretty steady diet at home, but when...
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Chaska GI Clinic
1457 White Oak Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: 952-368-3800
Fax: 952-368-3801
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
1515 St. Francis Ave. #250
Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 952-368-3800
Fax: 952-368-3801
Edina GI Clinic
6500 Barrie Rd.
Edina, MN 55435
Phone: 952-368-3800
Fax: 952-368-3801