SWGI Specialists, PC

09/01/2022

DIGESTIVE HEALTH GETS BETTER
Our core just got even stronger. Southwestern Gastrointestinal Specialists is proud to announce our affiliation with US Digestive Health (USDH), a growing collective of gastroenterology practices that is now Pennsylvania’s largest and most experienced. As always, our patients will receive the responsive care they have come to expect from the practitioners they know and trust. But now they can also rely on the depth of expertise and specialized capabilities that set USDH apart.

06/17/2022

Please be aware that Fayette county is experiencing an internet outage. Our service provider is working diligently to get service restored as soon as possible. If you need to call the office or reschedule an appointment, please try to do so later today or Monday, if you can't get through, as we have no phone or internet service. Thank you.

04/29/2022

The Southwestern Endoscopy Center is known for top quality care. We continuously monitor important quality metrics for our gastroenterologists through the GIQuIC data registry. The most important measurement is the adenoma detection rate which checks how often a GI physician identifies one or more precancerous polyps during a screening colonoscopy. The graph below shows that our team far exceeded the national standard, in 2021.

03/12/2022

While cancer rates are dropping, the CDC lists colorectal cancer as the second most death causing cancer in the United States. Colon cancer is very treatable but early detection is key. Call to schedule your screening today!
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Cancer death rates dropped 27% from 1999 to 2019 in the U.S.

03/10/2022

You'll receive excellent care at Southwestern Gastrointestinal Specialists and Southwestern Endoscopy Center. There has been a national drive amongst gastroenterologists to increase quality for colonoscopies. We measure our ADR or adenoma detection rate on a quarterly basis. The ADR looks at how often a physician finds an adenomatous polyp during a screening colonoscopy in an average risk individual at or above age 50. A high quality performer is recognized as having an ADR of 25% or above. All four of our SWGI gastroenterologists consistently have ADR’s above 40%. Call for your screening today!

03/07/2022

The American College of Gastroenterology recommends colonoscopy as the preferred screening method due to its superior sensitivity, it’s ability to remove polyps/prevent cancer, and it’s needing done every 10 years. Call to schedule your screening today!

03/04/2022

Colon cancer screening is more important than ever. The American Cancer Society (ACS), the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPST), and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) now recommend initiating screening for average risk individuals at age 45. This is due to a disturbing trend of an increasing incidence of colon cancer in those younger than 50. If you're 45 or older call to schedule your screening today!

03/02/2022

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! The Staff of SWGI Specialists are all dressed in blue, for Colon Cancer Awareness.

05/10/2021

Stop saying no to activities you love because of overactive bowel. Join one of our events to find treatment options. http://bit.ly/swgiwebinar

05/04/2021

F***l Incontinence (FI) or bowel accidents affects many adults. To hear about a therapy that can help you get your life back, click the link below to register. Webinar May 13, 2021 05:30 PM EST.

https://medtronic.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5xZm-0gwR_aVyP9sIpJZbg

03/26/2021

A locally-run station, WMBS-AM 590 services Uniontown, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. The station features a variety of programs, from hourly news updates to talk shows, from sporting events

03/18/2021

Tune in to hear us today on WMBS radio 2:15-3:00 pm.