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What is the gastroenterology patient portal?

Bucks County Gastroenterology Associates, PC has created a secure patient portal for your convenience. The patient portal is a secure and convenient way to communicate with our office and access portions of your medical record. The portal is available at any time, allows you to bypass the phone system, and communicate with us at your convenience.

Who is the Gastroenterology Associates of Bucks County?

Bucks County Gastroenterology Associates, PC has created a secure patient portal for your convenience. The patient portal is a secure and convenient way to communicate with our office and access portions of your medical record. The portal is available at any time, allows you to bypass the phone system, and communicate with us at your convenience.

What is open access Gastroenterology at Doylestown Health?

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What is the patient portal and how does it work?

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What is EGD in medical terms?

EGD - Upper Endoscopy Preparation. Your stomach and duodenum must be empty for the procedure to be thorough and safe, so you will not be able to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the procedure. Also, you must arrange for someone to take you home—you will not be allowed to drive because of the sedatives.

How long before a capsule endoscopy?

You will have to follow a liquid diet for the entire day before the capsule endoscopy, and occasionally will have to take a bowel prep. Do not take any medication beginning 2 hours before undergoing Capsule Endoscopy. Abstain from smoking 24 hours prior to undergoing Capsule Endoscopy.

Can you eat before ERCP?

ERCP Exam Preparation. Your stomach and duodenum must be empty for the procedure to be accurate and safe. You will not be able to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the procedure. Also, the physician will need to know whether you have any allergies, especially to iodine, which is in the dye.

How long after taking Pillcam can you eat?

After ingesting the PillCam® Capsule, do not eat or drink for at least 2 hours. After 4 hours you may have a light snack. After the examination is completed, you may return to your normal diet. The above instructions related to eating apply, unless your physician specifies otherwise.

Can you drink gatorade before colonoscopy?

Gatorade any flavor/color but red. Water. Thorough cleansing of the bowel is necessary before a colonoscopy. Your physician will provide you with complete instructions for your bowel preparation prior to your procedure.

How long does a capsule endoscopy last?

Capsule Endoscopy lasts approximately 8 hours and is considered complete according to your physician's instructions.

How long to return endoscopy capsule?

You will be instructed by your physician on how to return the equipment at the end of Capsule Endoscopy. You will return to the office 8 hours after ingesting the capsule, and a technician will remove the sensor array and recorder. The DataRecorder stores the images of your examination. Handle the DataRecorder, RecorderBelt, SensorArray and Battery Pack carefully. Do not expose them to shock, vibration or direct sunlight, which may result in loss of information. Return all of the equipment to your physician's office as soon as possible.

Robert H. Hale, MD

A gastroenterology expert with decades of experience, Robert H. Hale, MD earned his medical degree and completed both his residency and fellowship at Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia. Dr. Hale is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a member of American College of Physicians and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Louis F. Morsbach Jr., MD

Louis F. Morsbach Jr., MD, earned his medical degree and completed his residency and fellowship in Gastroenterology from Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. He also completed a fellowship in Therapeutic Endoscopy at Alleghany University, Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Morsbach is dual board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Alan W. Chang, MD

Board certified in Gastroenterology, Alan W. Chang, MD, earned his medical degree from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. He completed both his residency and fellowship at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Although he is interested in all areas of digestive health, Dr.

Sandhya Salguti, MD

Sandhya Salguti, MD, earned her medical degree at Kasturba Medical College. She completed residency at Abington Memorial Hospital and her fellowship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

Kiley K. Walp, DO

Kiley K. Walp, DO, earned her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed both her residency and fellowship at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, where she served as Chief Fellow during her Gastroenterology fellowship. She is dual board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Location

Doylestown Health Gastroenterology is located in the Pavilion at Doylestown Hospital:

Open Access Colonoscopy

Doylestown Health Gastroenterology's Open Access Program allows healthy patients without exclusion criteria to schedule a screening colonoscopy without an initial office visit.

Jefferson Digestive Health Institute

The Digestive Health Institute offers a full range of clinical services in gastroenterology and hepatology, including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, motility and liver transplantation.

Gastroenterology Research & Education

Visit the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University for more information about our team and educational opportunities.