Gastrointestinal 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).
Gastrointestinal 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.
We 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.
My experience was excellent. Staff was so attentive, caring and very professional. I am referring my husband to have his c-scope there. Thanks to all staff!! Keep up the great care you give!!!!
Went for Colonoscopy today. Dr Stone was professional,Nancy anestheisia person did good job making me feel comfortable and Colleen the Nurse put me at ease. Izieawwaswasnernervoisnervousabout
I was scheduled at 1:00 for a colonoscopy, I’m still waiting with a room full of patients, the staff is rude and unprofessional. The office knew hours ago that the DR was running behind and didn’t have the decency to call with a heads up. This office needs to be ran with a little more efficiency and empathy for its patients. I will never use or recommend this office again.
My wife was scheduled at 145 for a colonoscopy, 315 still waiting with a room full of patients, she finally left, she was told her Copay was $400 I have the same insurance and just had a colonoscopy at a hospital it cost me 0 Copay, nobody there cared, she couldn't wait any longer, she hasn't eaten anything for over 24 hours do not go there, other people were waiting a long time also, go to a hospital instead,,faster and they know what there doing, they wanted at least $100, on the Copay today, they should be investigated, it did not seem like a surgical place, I was happy she walked out
One of the risk factors for colorectal cancer is having a family history of the disease. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), around 33 percent of individuals with colorectal cancer (CRC) have relatives who have also been diagnosed with the disease.
Since hemorrhoids and colon cancer may have similar symptoms, it’s important to know the facts about each condition and to get an accurate diagnosis from a physician.
Leading health agencies recommend people eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains for their health.
Commonwealth Endoscopy Center refused me a medically indicated colonoscopy because I was not yet 45 years old (43 and 11 months). An office staffer and a manager both argued that insurance wouldn't cover the procedure despite the fact that I'd already received written authorization from BCBS. I even offered to pay out of pocket and it was still a hard "no". A few weeks later, I underwent a colonoscopy at Morton Hospital under care of another local GI who resected multiple benign and pre-cancerous polyps and identified a 6.4 CM (2 1/2 INCH) TUMOR in my distal rectum which requires treatment from a specializing care team and surgeon at MGH in Boston. When it comes to cancer, it's worth standing up for yourself... shop around!