Does Eating Red Meat Increase Colon Cancer Risk? Researchers Study Genetic Link.
A new study supported by the National Institutes of Health suggests that genotype can affect colon cancer risk based on red or processed meat consumption.
Our East Bridgewater office, located in Compass Medical’s East Bridgewater facility, remains open for business. All GI appointments are unaffected by the recent closing of Compass Medical. The providers of Gastrointestinal Specialists continue to be available to provide care for our valued patients.
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Request a Colonoscopy TodayBy May 31, 2022, most health insurance plans will fully cover this procedure to evaluate a positive stool-based test for colon cancer. Check with your insurance about your coverage.
Learn MoreGastrointestinal Specialists was co-founded by Dr. Jerry Stern and Dr. Mark Finklestein in 1994. Since its inception the practice has grown to seven physicians (Dr. Salomons, Dr. Slye, Dr. Stone, Dr. Sreenivasan, Dr. Bhalala, Dr. Belkin and Dr. Khan.), two nurse practitioners, Alison Verdone, CNP, and Shana Brennan, CNP, and one physician assistant, Teresa Crosta, PA-C, four offices and an ambulatory endoscopy center, Commonwealth Endoscopy Center.
Our practice was created to provide state of the art medical care in a warm and caring environment for our patients.
Gastrointestinal Specialists is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in Plymouth and Bristol County.
At Gastrointestinal Specialists your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that you may complete before your visit. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Learn MoreGastrointestinal Specialists accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure.
Learn MoreWe are pleased to provide our patients with the option of telemedicine. This will enable our providers to perform telemedicine/virtual office visits, in lieu of an actual office visit so we can continue to provide you with uninterrupted care. You will be able to have face-to-face video and audio contact with your provider.
Learn MoreA new study supported by the National Institutes of Health suggests that genotype can affect colon cancer risk based on red or processed meat consumption.
Read MoreResearchers found distinct differences in tumor-related bacteria linked to young-onset colon cancer.
Read MoreMarch is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This monthlong campaign promotes the research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and, ultimately, cure for this disease.
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