Dr. Arnold Leiboff, Colon and Rectal Surgeon

06/23/2025

The addition of Asperger’s disorder to the D.S.M. had enormous unintended consequences.

05/14/2025

04/12/2025

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03/11/2025

They don't use soap.

01/26/2025

🌟 Welcome! I'm Dr. Arnold Leiboff, a board-certified Colon and Re**al Surgeon with over 35 years of experience. I created www.colonandrectalsurgeonsonline.com as a resource for anyone curious about colorectal issues. Through this platform, you can schedule a telephone or video chat session with me.
🩺 While I don’t treat patients or provide direct medical advice through the site, I am happy to discuss general topics in my field, such as hemorrhoids, fistulas, a**l fissures, and more. I can also share insights into current, alternative, and innovative approaches to colorectal concerns.
👉 To schedule a session, simply visit www.colonandrectalsurgeonsonline.com.
If you're looking to see me as a patient, please visit my primary website at www.colonandrectalsurgeons.com or call my office at 631-689-2600 to book an appointment.
I look forward to connecting with you!

01/16/2025

Are you struggling to get a timely doctor’s appointment or find a new physician? You’re not alone. This eye-opening article, which you can read if you have access to Apple News or are an AARP member, sheds light on the challenges facing healthcare today: https://apple.news/AMOotEE0OTya0cfnOhsW0sA
Here are some startling findings:
• The average wait time for new patients to see a doctor is now 26 days.
• By 2036, the U.S. will face a shortage of 86,000 physicians.
• More than half of medical students and residents surveyed prefer to pursue careers that don’t involve direct patient care.
• 1 in 5 doctors, and 50% of those over 55, hope to find a way out of medicine in the next two years.
Comment if you have had difficulty accessing medical care.
If you agree that something is seriously wrong with our healthcare system, please share this message. Awareness is the first step toward change.
P.S., I am the only remaining independent colorectal surgeon in Suffolk County. If you need a colonoscopy or are dealing with hemorrhoids, or a fissure or fistula, I can see you today or within a week.

Physicans quitting medicine: it’s a crisis that’s shaking our health care system. here’s how you can protect yourself

06/15/2024

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05/27/2024

The first modern flushable toilet was invented in 1596 by Sir John Harrington who installed one for his godmother, Queen Elizabeth 1.
His invention came complete with a water tank and a flush valve. However, the flush toilet wouldn't really take off for another 250 years. Most of the toilets in Medieval Europe were either holes in the ground, communal outhouses or chamber pots.
If you were lucky and born into tremendous wealth, you would have the luxury of using a garderobe (derived from the French word for "wardrobe"), which was a small rooms built adjacent to the wall of a medieval castle. The toilet would be connected to a vertical shaft that would run all the way down to the ground. Garderobes which literally translates to "guarding one's robes" originated from the practice of hanging clothes in the shaft as a way to kill fleas by using the ammonia in urine.
Occasionally some brave knights would conduct sneak attacks by entering the castle via the shaft connected to the garderobe. Throughout history, there have been a number of famous people who have died on the toilet. Several of them were stabbed from below while in the process of defecating.
These people include King Edmund II of England (30 November 1016), Jaromír Duke of Bohemia (4 November 1035), Godfrey IV Duke of Lower Lorraine (Circa. 26 or 27 of February 1076), Wenceslaus III of Bohemia (4 August 1306) and Uesugi Kenshin (19 April 1578).

05/14/2024

Can you find the malignant polyp?
Hint: The word “cancer” comes from the Latin word for crab.

Colonoscopies are a valuable tool in both the prevention of colon cancer and in early detection, which can significantly improve survival rates. Here's how they contribute:

1. Prevention through Polyp Removal: During a colonoscopy, doctors can find and remove polyps, which are small growths on the lining of the colon. Some types of polyps can develop into cancer over time. By removing these polyps, colonoscopies reduce the risk of colon cancer developing.

2. Early Detection of Cancer: If cancer is present, a colonoscopy can detect it at an early stage when it is most treatable. Early-stage colorectal cancers are generally more amenable to successful treatment, which can significantly improve survival rates.

3. Improved Survival Rates: Studies have shown that regular screening through colonoscopy can lead to a significant reduction in the mortality rate from colon cancer. The early detection and removal of cancerous and precancerous growths prevent them from advancing to more dangerous stages.

4. Scientific Studies and Recommendations: Many studies, including randomized controlled trials and observational studies, have supported the effectiveness of colonoscopies in reducing the incidence of and mortality from colorectal cancer. For instance, the National Polyp Study found that the removal of adenomatous polyps reduced the incidence of colorectal cancer by more than 80%. Moreover, guidelines from various health organizations, like the American Cancer Society, recommend regular colonoscopies starting at age 45 for average-risk adults to reduce colon cancer risk.

Overall, the evidence supports the role of colonoscopy as an effective tool for preventing colon cancer and detecting it early, thereby saving lives.

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