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.
Contact Us TodayIt’s time to screen for Colorectal Cancer! It could save your life.
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 MoreI went in for an endo nervous as hell because ive never had any procedures before and never been knocked out. To add to that im an ex addict with 7 years clean but when any medical places find that out I get an attitude and treated unfairly EVERY TIME. Except this time...everyone was so so nice, comforting and non judgemental. I really felt like I was in good hands. I cant express enough how great everyone is from check in to nurses to anesthesia to my Dr. Which is a very thorough dr. Dr Stone. I want to thank everyone there!
Outstanding staff and physicians. Anesthesia was exceptional!
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!
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!!!!
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.
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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Today I went here for my first colonoscopy because I turned 50. I was really nervous and had a lot of anxiety, but the staff was absolutely amazing. I have a benign ahrythmia so I was little more nervous than most but the staff was attentive and truly cared about my health. Dr. Slye and the anesthesiologist team were great. I can’t recommend CEC enough. If you’re nervous about the procedure go here…trust me.