patient portal - gastroenterology

What is the Washington gastroenterology patient portal?

The internet-based Patient Portal by NextGen® simplifies communication with your physician and eliminates time-consuming phone calls to the practice. Whether you want to schedule an appointment or review your latest test results, the Patient Portal delivers the information you need anytime, anywhere.

What can I do in the gastro health portal?

How to Access Your MEDENT Patient Portal Account. To access your MEDENT Patient Portal account, click on any of the Patient Login buttons located on this site, or click the following link: Login to your MEDENT Patient Portal Account. NOTE: The MEDENT Patient Portal is unavailable between 2am–4am due to system maintenance.

What is the my health patient portal?

Patient Portal You are here: Home / Patient Portal Gastro Health Partners’ new patient portal allows patients to communicate with the practice at any time of any day using the internet. Through the new patient portal, patients can pre-register, review medical history, request appointments, and communicate with the office staff.

What is the patient portal by NextGen?

Patient Portal The Washington Gastroenterology Patient Portal allows you to track all aspects of your healthcare as well as communicate with our practice easily, safely and securely. Through the Patient Portal, you can: Ask questions of doctors, nurses and staff Request prescription refills and referrals Request appointments

Appointment Confirmation

Receiving an appointment confirmation text message is a great reminder that you have an appointment soon. You can also confirm your scheduled day and time by sending a quick reply.

Waitlist Notifications

You received a text message because you scheduled an appointment with your doctor. The text message allows you to get on a waitlist for an earlier appointment if one becomes available.

How long does the CRH O'Regan procedure last?

The procedure lasts less than 10 minutes. If there are multiple hemorrhoids, we treat them one at a time in separate visits.

What is Southwest Endoscopy?

SWE. Southwest Endoscopy , conveniently housed under the same roof as our medical offices and is New Mexico’s only freestanding endoscopy center. Endoscopic procedures are performed in a safe, convenient, non-threatening environment, eliminating the need for a hospital stay. Southwest Endoscopy (SWE) is accredited by the Accreditation Association ...

Is colonoscopy recommended for colon cancer screening?

Colonoscopy is advised for all average-risk patients, age 50 and older, for routine colon cancer screening, whereby a careful examination is performed to discover and remove polyps. This procedure, which is performed under monitored anesthesia care, has many indications, including unexplained diarrhea, rectal bleeding, a family history of colon cancer, and constipation. This procedure is performed at Southwest Endoscopy.

What is the procedure to dilate the esophagus?

Esophageal Dilation. Patients with a narrowed portion of the esophagus often have trouble swallowing, causing discomfort or pain. This procedure allows your physician to dilate, or stretch, a narrowed area of your esophagus, usually performed as part of a sedated endoscopy performed at Southwest Endoscopy.

What is a gastroenterologist?

Gastroenterologists are experts in diagnosing and treating patients for symptoms that arise from the intestinal tract organs, the esophagus, stomach, large and small bowels, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. They also perform screening or surveillance colonoscopies for patients with a family history of colon cancer or a personal history of colon polyps.

What is flexible sigmoidoscopy?

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy. An exam used to evaluate the lower part of the large intestine (colon). A flexible sigmoidoscopy exam can help your doctor explore possible causes of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, a change in bowel habits, chronic diarrhea, and other intestinal problems.