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Where is SWGI located?

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Why choose southwestern gastrointestinal specialists&Endoscopy Center?

Southwestern Gastrointestinal Specialists (SWGI) provides complete specialty care for many digestive disorders; such as, acid reflux, GERD, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease, liver disease, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, bowel control, weight loss, nutrition, and colorectal cancer screening. We proudly serve the Pennsylvania counties of …

Why choose SWGI for colon cancer screening?

Patient Portal Insurance and Billing Preps, Diets, and Forms About Us SWGA Southwest Gastroenterology Associates (SWGA) is an independently owned and operated facility that has been serving Albuquerque and New Mexico for over 30 years. SWE

What forms of payment does southwestern accept for GI procedures?

If you have any questions about your upcoming procedure or the instructions, please do not hesitate to contact Southwestern Endoscopy Center at 724-439-8906. Our staff will be happy to assist you. COLONOSCOPY PREPARATION: Colonoscopy General Brochure. 2 Day Colonoscopy Prep (Use if advised) Colonoscopy Prep 1 - Suprep.

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 upper endoscopy?

Upper endoscopy is performed to examine the esophagus, stomach, and small bowel for abnormalities. This includes problems related to disorders of swallowing, black stools, ulcer disease, and abdominal pain. This is performed at Southwest Endoscopy. Learn more.

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.

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.

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.

Is Southwest Endoscopy a Medicare certified procedure?

Southwest Endoscopy (SWE) is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. and is Medicare Certified. Southwest Endoscopy is owned and operated by Southwest Gastroenterology.

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.