Understanding Colonoscopy: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Gastrointestinal Health When it comes to maintaining optimal gastrointestinal health , few procedures are as crucial as a colonoscopy. At Manhattan Gastroenterology, we understand the importance of this procedure and are dedicated to providing you with the highest standard of care. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the basics of a colonoscopy, its importance, and why choosing the right gastroenterology practice, like ours, is key to a successful experience. What is a Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows a physician to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. This examination is performed using a colonoscope, a flexible tube equipped with a camera and light source, which is gently inserted into the rectum and advanced through the colon. The colonoscope provides real-time images of the lining of the colon, enabling the physician to detect abnormalities such as polyps, tumors, and signs of ...
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Dr. Shawn Khodadadian, a best in class board certified gastroenterologist in NYC (GI doctor), is a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the gastrointestinal tract (the digestive tract from the mouth through anus, including the stomach and bowel), liver, pancreas and gallbladder. Dr. Khodadadian is currently an attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. He is also a clinical instructor at NYU Langone Medical Center in NYC. Dr. Khodadadian has been voted by his peers as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor as well as New York Super Doctors and selected to the prestigious group of New York Magazine Best Doctors. Dr. Khodadadian private practice is located on NYC’s Upper East Side and Midtown Manhattan. As a best in class, top rated NYC gastroenterologist , Dr. Shawn Khodadadian provides highly personalized and comprehensive care. His philosophy regarding the doctor/patient relationship is based on trust and has earned him one of the most respected reputations i...