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Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc., located in central Ohio, is the region’s leading provider of GI procedures, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy. Central Ohio’s leading provider of advanced GI procedures, including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy (614) 754-5500
Find highly skilled gastroenterology physicians at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital. Our fellowship-trained gastroenterology and hepatology specialists provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for gastrointestinal disorders.
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We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Gastro Health, a leading national medical group specializing in digestive health. In 2021, we will begin operating under the Gastro Health name.
We consider the digestive system to be the soul of the body. The digestive system nourishes the entire body. Without proper nourishment and metabolism, we don’t have health, healing or energy.
Dr. Bruce Hennessy joined Ohio Gastroenterology Group in 2008. He has been a practicing gastroenterologist in the Columbus area since 2005. He completed his medical school, residency and fellowship training at Ohio State. He is the Section Chair of Gastroenterology and Director of Endoscopy at Riverside Methodist Hospital. On a national level, he is on the Board of Directors for the Digestive Health Network and on the ASGE Health and Public Policy Committee. Dr. Hennessy has a special interest in double balloon enteroscopy procedures.
Dr. Scott Arlin joined Ohio Gastroenterology Group in 2008. He has been a practicing gastroenterologist in the Columbus area since 2005. He completed his medical school, residency and fellowshio training at Ohio State. Dr. Arlin has a special interest in double balloon enteroscopy and ERCP procedures.
He earned his medical degree from Ohio State in 2009. He subsequently completed his residency and fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor for the Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Bidari has a special interest in complex endoscopy procedures and the management of pancreas and biliary tract disorders.
Dr. Gregory Meis joined Ohio Gastroenterology Group in August 2020. He has been a practicing gastroenterologist since 2010 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center. Dr. Meis completed 15 years of active duty service as an Air Force physician and now continues to serve in the Air Force Reserve.
Dr. Sean McCarthy graduated from OSU in 2008. He went on to complete his residency at McGaw Medical Center in 2011 followed by a GI Fellowship & Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the University of Michigan from 2011-2015. He served as a Clinical Medicine Assistant Professor at OSU for 4 years. He has a special interest in complex endoscopic procedures and the management of pancreatic and biliary tract disorders.
Our heartburn clinics are designed to correctly diagnose patients with troubling GERD-related symptoms or conditions. Through state of the art diagnostic testing our experts will customize a treatment plan that matches your lifestyle. We’ll provide appropriate options to optimize the opportunity for a long-term solution, eliminate or reduce dependence on medications and improve patient quality of life.
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Gastro Health, a leading national medical group specializing in digestive health. In 2021, we will begin operating under the Gastro Health name.
We consider the digestive system to be the soul of the body. The digestive system nourishes the entire body. Without proper nourishment and metabolism, we don’t have health, healing or energy.
Plan your whole day away from normal activities: Your procedure, including check-in and recovery time, will last two to three hours. Because of the medications you receive, you will be unable to drive or return to work the same day.
We are now offering telehealth appointments by phone or video to patients who do not need to be treated in person. Meet with your provider from the comfort of home using your smartphone, tablet or computer. Learn more.
Most gastroenterology and/or endoscopy procedures require a prescription from your physician. For referral for a procedure, contact your primary care physician.
Much like a mammogram, the colonoscopy is an important screening tool that can help keep you in good health.
To look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum. It may be part of a routine screening, which usually starts at age 50. To evaluate symptoms like abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and weight loss.
You need to be on a clear liquid diet for 1 to 3 days before the colonoscopy. View detailed instructions for your upcoming colonoscopy at Ohio State. View instructions.
The test takes 20-40 minutes. After you have registered, you will change into a hospital gown. To protect your privacy, and the privacy of other patients, family members and friends are not permitted in the procedure areas. A nurse will review your medicine list and medical history.
An intravenous (IV) line will be placed to give you medicine during the test. Let the nurse know right away if you have had problems having an IV placed in the past. When the nurse has you ready, you will be taken to a private room where your test will be done. You will be given a consent form to read over.
You will be taken to a recovery area for 30 to 45 minutes. You will then change back into your clothes. The doctor will speak with you and your family member before you leave. Plan to take the day off of work and rest at home after the test.