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Who are the GI specialists of Georgia?

Established in 2007, GI Specialists of Georgia is a leading gastroenterology practice with nine office locations and three endoscopy centers in Northwest Atlanta. Our board-certified gastroenterologists diagnose and treat many gastroenterology diseases and disorders involving the digestive tract, intestines, liver, stomach, gallbladder, and pancreas. We specialize in a …

Why Gigi specialists of Georgia?

About GI Specialists of Georgia’s Providers. Established in October of 2007 as the result of a successful merger between Digestive Care Associates and Northwest Gastroenterology Associates, GI Specialists of Georgia is a leading gastroenterology practice serving patients in Northwest Atlanta, Georgia. We have board-certified physicians at eight office locations and …

Where can I get a screening colonoscopy in Georgia?

Secure, online portal for patients of Gastroenterology Specialists of DeKalb, a medical practice located in Decatur, Georgia serving patients in metro-Atlanta including Decatur, Avondale Estates, Clarkston, Druid Hills, Stone Mountain, and surrounding communities.

Why choose northwest Atlanta gastroenterology?

GI Specialists of Georgia performs screening colonoscopies and endoscopic procedures at our three endoscopy centers, located in Lithia Springs, Marietta, and Woodstock, GA. To schedule a screening colonoscopy, please call 678-741-5000. Schedule Your Appointment Physicians at Our Douglasville, GA Office Dr. Anish A. Desai Dr. Anuj P. Manocha

What is GI Specialists of Georgia?

Our skilled medical team includes physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, anesthesiologists, pathologists, and other experts who work together to provide a complete continuum of care for patients.

What is an EGD?

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD): Endoscopic procedure that enables doctors to evaluate a patient for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and diagnose the cause of swallowing difficulties, nausea, upper GI bleeding, tumors, ulcers, and other abnormalities of the upper GI tract.

What is flexible sigmoidoscopy?

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: Endoscopic procedure that allows gastro doctors to see inside the large intestine, from the rectum to the sigmoid or descending colon. Hemorrhoidal Banding: Simple, painless procedure that uses tiny rubber bands to remove internal hemorrhoids by cutting off the blood supply.

How many cases of colorectal cancer in 2017?

The third most common cancer in men and women in the U.S., the American Cancer Society estimates there will be more than 135,000 new cases of colorectal cancer in 2017.

Which test is the gold standard for cancer screening?

The American Cancer Society, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology all recommend colonoscopy as the gold standard for cancer screening. This is because colonoscopy is the only test that enables doctors to diagnose and remove polyps in the entire length of the colon.