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10/11/2024

Meet our team!

Dr. Jason Kiser, an Internal Medicine specialist, obtained his MD at the University of Ottawa and completed his residency in core internal medicine at the University of Alberta. During his residency, he served as one of the chief residents in his final year. Subsequently, Dr. Kiser pursued internal medicine fellowship training at the University of Toronto.
He later joined the Queensway Carleton Hospital, where he worked as a staff physician from 2016 to 2022. Dr. Kiser played pivotal roles as the Internal Medicine Perioperative Lead and General Internal Medicine Lead. He was instrumental in establishing the Internal Medicine Rapid Referral Clinic, significantly improving patient care and access to specialized services. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he actively participated in medical education through a Part-Time Lecturer position at the University of Ottawa.

Dr. Kiser’s professional interests encompass perioperative medicine and cardiovascular medicine. He divides his clinical practice between his perioperative work at OGI, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Carleton Place Hospital, and locum work in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Beyond his medical career, he enjoys a rich and diverse set of hobbies, including playing baseball, traveling, immersing himself in historical fiction, and exploring the world of improv comedy.

10/05/2024

According to the Mayo Clinic, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (also known as GERD) is a condition in which stomach acid repeatedly flows back up into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach, called the esophagus. This backwash is known as acid reflux, and it can irritate the lining of the esophagus.

Many people experience acid reflux now and then. However, when acid reflux happens repeatedly over time, it can cause GERD.
Most people can manage the discomfort of GERD with lifestyle changes and medicines. And though it’s uncommon, some may need surgery to help with symptoms.

Common symptoms of GERD include:

A burning sensation in the chest, often called heartburn. Heartburn usually happens after eating and might be worse at night or while lying down.

Backwash of food or sour liquid in the throat.

Upper belly or chest pain.

Trouble swallowing, called dysphagia.

Sensation of a lump in the throat.

09/20/2024

Time for another !

This time we’re talking bloating. We answering the question: is bloating really caused by the foods we eat?

This is in fact, true! Humans can’t produce gas, so gas in our bodies is produced by the fermentation of food as we digest. Certain foods can cause more bloating than others, though. Some of those foods include:

🫘 Beans
🧀 Dairy
🥦 Broccoli
🧄 Garlic

09/09/2024

Early-stage colorectal cancer rarely causes symptoms, but if it does, early warning signs may include:

🔹 Sudden weight loss

🔹 Narrow, ribbon-like stools.

🔹 Re**al bleeding

🔹 Anemia caused by iron deficiency

🔹 Persistent abdominal pain

08/28/2024

Why refer to OGI?

Expertise: OGI’s team is comprised of highly regarded surgeons & gastroenterologists from around the region who are experts in their field.

Patient-Centric Approach: OGI places a strong emphasis on patient-centered care. Patients referred to OGI can expect compassionate, personalized & attentive care throughout their process with our team.

Comprehensive Care: OGI not only performs diagnostic procedures such as colonoscopies but also provides surgical and medical management for a wide range of colon-related diseases. This comprehensive approach means that patients can receive all the necessary care under one roof, leading to convenience & continuity of care.

Timely Access to Care: OGI has shown commitment to ensuring timely access to care, even during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. OGI has expanded services, introduced weekend access, and launched initiatives to streamline urgent patient care, demonstrating their dedication to addressing patient needs promptly.

08/17/2024

The stages of colorectal cancer, as per the Canadian Cancer Society:

Stage 0: The cancer cells are only in the inner lining of the colon or re**um (mucosa). The cancer cells have not grown past the muscle layer of the mucosa.

Stage 1: The tumour has grown into the layer of tissue that surrounds the mucosa (submucosa) or into the outer muscle layer of the colon or re**um (muscularis propria).

Stage 2: Stage 2 can be divided into stages 2A, 2B and 2C.

For stage 2A, the tumour has grown into the layer of tissue between the muscularis propria and serosa, or it has grown into tissues beyond the muscularis propria.

For stage 2B, the tumour has grown through the membrane that covers and supports the colon and re**um (called the serosa or visceral peritoneum).

For stage 2C, the tumour has grown through the wall of the colon or re**um and into other organs or areas, such as the bladder, prostate or uterus.

Stage 3: There are cancer cells in lymph nodes near the colon or re**um. Stage 3 can be divided into stages 3A, 3B and 3C depending on where the tumour has grown and how many lymph nodes have cancer.

Stage 4: The cancer has spread to other parts of the body, such as to the liver or lungs. This is also called metastatic colorectal cancer. The cancer may be in only 1 organ or in distant lymph nodes (stage 4A). It may be in more than 1 organ (stage 4B). The cancer may be in the
peritoneum (stage 4C).

08/09/2024

New approaches to treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Research from the :

Research has shown that mucosal healing of the gut—meaning no inflammation is visible when a patient has an endoscopy—is essential for long-term remission and reducing the likelihood of complications. That’s why the new approach of “treat to target” aims to control symptoms (clinical remission) as well as mucosal healing.

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, and Baylor College of Medicine and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX, are leading the Foundation’s effort to study this approach. They have launched a clinical trial that enrolls IBD patients who continue to have inflammation in their gut despite no longer having symptoms and divides them into two groups: One continues with their regular treatment,
and the other is switched to a different medication with the goal of getting to mucosal healing.

The study will compare the outcomes of both groups to understand which is the better strategy for patients to get to the best outcomes possible.

Address

1910 St. Laurent Boulevard, Unit 29
Ottawa, ON
K1G1A4

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm
Sunday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://ottawagi.com/

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