The Digestive Health Center at MidState specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating the full range of gastrointestinal disorders that affect the stomach, colon and digestive tract. We realize that when our patients visit us for their procedure, they are feeling less than comfortable. Our friendly, professional staff will do everything they can to ensure that your visit is as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Learn more about Digestive Health Diseases Risk Factors and
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Tests performed at the Center
The Digestive Health Center performs colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, bronchoscopies and related diagnostic procedures. It is important that when you come in for your procedure, you are well prepared and have followed all recommended instructions. Understanding how to best prepare for your test will ensure the most accurate results.
What makes our Center different?
• Digestive Health is a dedicated hospital center, located at our Lewis Avenue facility. For your convenience, however, there is a separate entrance and parking area, as well as private waiting area.
• The DHC is staffed by board certified gastroenterologists.
• All of our nurses and clinical staff have special expertise in the field of gastroenterology and many our certified by professional societies.
• The DHC follows the highest national standard for cleaning and reprocessing scopes and equipment between patients. Patient safety is of our utmost concern.
Colonoscopy Services
More than 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every year. Colorectal cancer is easily treatable and cured if detected early. Colorectal Screening Tests Save Lives. The best way to detect it in its earliest, most treatable stage is by the simple, painless procedure known as colonoscopy. If you are over 50, or if you are not yet 50 but have a history family history of colorectal cancer, polyps, ulcerative colitis, Crohns or inflammatory bowel disease, talk with your primary care physician about having a colonoscopy. Click here to learn the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer. Then arrange to have your test close to home, at MidState’s Digestive Health Center.
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For More Information
Call the Digestive Health Center at MidState, call 203.694.8585
View our Digestive Health brochure.
Do you have a MidState doctor? Call 1 866 MMC 5678.