The passing of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer at age 44 offers a sobering reminder that cancer doesn’t just affect the elderly and unhealthy. By all accounts, Boseman was a healthy man in better shape than most men his age, but behind the scenes, he was battling late-stage colon cancer. It’s a […]
The Differences Between A Sigmoidoscopy & A Colonoscopy
The health of your colon isn’t something you probably think about on a regular basis, but it should always be in the back of your mind once you turn 40. Regular screenings can help ensure the health of your colon, and while a colonoscopy is far and away the most popular examination option, it’s not […]
What Patients Are Saying About Bhatti Gastroenterology Consultants
Any business can tell you that they provide the best service, but when you’re looking for a neutral viewpoint of a company’s abilities to satisfy a customer, you often turn to social media to check out the reviews. After all, we can share success stories from our patients on our testimonial page, but like any […]
The Benefits Of Colon Cancer Screening
Taking care of your health is important at all ages, but it’s especially important as we get older because the risks of conditions like cancer and heart disease increases along with our age. Screening tests have played a crucial role in the last few decades of helping to reduce mortality rates associated with certain health […]
3 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Colon
Many people don’t think about their colon health until something goes wrong. But there are steps you can take to keep your colon (and the rest of your body) healthy. In this article, we are going to discuss a few tips for keeping your colon happy and healthy. Three tips for keeping your colon healthy […]
Is a Screening Colonoscopy Worth it?
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 – they can be life-saving. In this article, we are going to explain why it’s worth it to get regular […]
A Warm and Comfortable Colonoscopy Experience
It’s that time of year. The holidays are coming and there’s a cold bite in the air. Nothing sounds better than staying inside with a cozy blanket, fuzzy slippers, a warm cup of coffee or cocoa and a good book or an old movie by the fireplace. It’s that time of year that life outside […]
Insurance May Not be Covering Your Hospital Colonoscopy
Did you realize that some major insurance plans are no longer covering your colonoscopy or upper endoscopy at a hospital? Insurance companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield are requiring that colonoscopies and EGD’s take place at a free-standing surgery center, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Ambulatory surgery centers (ASC’s) are modern, standalone healthcare facilities that […]
Screening Colonoscopy vs. Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Colonoscopies can be utilized by your physician in several different situations to diagnose and prevent various conditions, including colon cancer. But not all colonoscopy procedures are the same. In this article, we are going to discuss the difference between two common types of colonoscopies – the screening colonoscopy and the diagnostic colonoscopy. Screening Colonoscopy A screening colonoscopy […]
