Colon Polyps Center - Melbourne, FL
Melbourne Gastroenterologist Doctors for Colon PolypsType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Melbourne * OMNI Healthcare Gastroenterology  OMNI Healthcare Gastroenterology  OMNI Healthcare Gastroenterology  MIMA Gastroenterology  MIMA Gastroenterology  Shireen F Gadallah MD  MIMA Gastroenterology  MIMA Gastroenterology  MIMA Gastroenterology  Osler Medical Inc  Osler Medical Inc  Mohammad Idrees MD PA  MIMA - Gastroenterology  Omni Healthcare  Rex L Gomez MD PA  Health First Physicians  Health First Physicians  Health First Physicians  Richard J Weber MD  Francisco J Aguilo-Seara MD  Abelardo V Lacano MD  Vero Gastroenterology LLC  Vero Gastroenterology LLC  Vero Gastroenterology LLC  Robert McGovern MD  Vero Internal Medicine Group  Alec Lui MD  William McCormack MD  Peter Balsam MD  Digestive Health Physicians  Digestive Health Physicians  Elliot H Schuman MD  Joseph J Katta MD  A Prasad Korlipara MD  Gastroenterology Associates Of Osceola PA  Gastroenterology Associates Of Osceola PA  Gastroenterology Associates Of Osceola PA  Gastroenterology Consultants of Central Florida PA  Gastroenterology Consultants of Central Florida PA  Kenneth F Haas MD  Internal Medicine Specialists  Internal Medicine Specialists  Internal Medicine Specialists  Mario F Moquete MD  Digestive & Liver Center of Florida  Digestive & Liver Center of Florida  Gastroenterology Associates Of Osceola PA  Advanced Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates Of Osceola PA  Gastroenterology Associates Of Osceola PA  Charles Bisogno DO  Gastroenterology Services LLC  Martin Memorial Medical Group Tiffany  Gastroenterology Associates  Heart & Family Health Institute  Martin Memorial Medical Group Tiffany  Digestive Disease Consultants  Digestive Disease Consultants  Digestive Disease Consultants  Digestive Disease Consultants  Digestive Disease Consultants  Florida Gastroenterology PA  Florida Gastroenterology PA  Internal Medicine Specialists  Internal Medicine Specialists  Internal Medicine Specialists  Gastroenterology & Nutrition  Gastroenterology & Nutrition  Robert J Dorff MD  Javier Miller MD  Gastroenterology Specialists of Orlando  Gastroenterology Specialists of Orlando  Jose M Nieto MD  Gastroenterology Consultants  Shafran Gastroenterology Center  Leonard J Ram MD  Nasir Alar MD  Apter Gastroenterology Center  Advanced Gastroenterology Affiliates PA  The Center for Advanced GI  The Center for Advanced GI  The Center for Advanced GI  Digestive Disease Consultants  Dan G Jacobson MD  Domingo T Ngo MD  David A Elliott DO  Leonides Jaramillo MD  Caroline C Honculada MD  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Ridge Medical Associates LLC  Gastroenterology Specialists  Gastroenterology Specialists  Gastroenterology Specialists  Prafulla Kirtane MD PA  The Gastroenterology Group  Coastal Gastroenterology Consultants  Coastal Gastroenterology Consultants  Coastal Gastroenterology Consultants Melbourne, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Colon PolypsRead the Colon Polyps article » What is a colon polyp?Colon polyps are fleshy growths that occur on the inside (the lining) of the large intestine, also known as the colon. Polyps in the colon are extremely common, and their incidence increases as individuals get older. It is estimated that 50% of the people over the age of 60 will harbor at least one polyp. The significance of polyps is that we know that when certain types of polyps grow large enough, they can become cancerous, and, moreover, colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United Sates. Therefore, screening for colon polyps and removing them before they become cancerous should markedly reduce the incidence of colon cancer. What types of polyps become cancerous? Are there other factors that determine a polyp's chance of
becoming cancerous? What other types of polyps are there in addition to adenomas? Recommended Reading Related to Colon PolypsQuestions To Ask Before Surgery » What is the operation (procedure) that is recommended?Ask your surgeon for a simplified explanation of the type of operation, technique used, and reasons it should be performed. (Pictures and drawings can tell patients and family a great deal.) Why was this specific procedure chosen over possible alternatives? What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure? Ask the surgeon about his/her experience with this procedure, its outcome, and the hospital or setting in which the operation will be performed. Is the nursing staff accustomed to caring for patients who have had this procedure? What is the reason that this procedure is necessary at this time?Is the procedure being done to relieve pain, diagnose a condition, correct deformity, for cosmetic reasons, or what exact purposes? Must the procedure be performed immediately?
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