Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists

05/05/2020

We hope that our patients are staying well.

We wanted to update you to let you know that we are actively triaging our patients, and are scheduling both telehealth and in-office appointments at this time. We have adjusted our office hours and reconfigured our office as necessary to comply with all regulatory authority guidelines.

Call our office at 516-785-6800 if you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our physicians or to speak with one of our staff members regarding a necessary procedure.

04/20/2020

We hope that everyone is staying safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic. We want to take the opportunity to assure you that the doctors at Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists are here to take care of your digestive issues during this crisis. Right now, we are offering telehealth visits for both new and existing patients. Now is the best time to focus on your health and well-being, and to catch up on those needed discussions with your health professionals.

Our staff is here to assist you. Call us at 516-785-6800 to schedule your telehealth visit or with questions regarding your gastrointestinal health needs.

Stay well!

03/01/2019

Welcome to March...and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The physicians and staff at Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists want to remind you of the importance of colon cancer screening. Early detection saves lives! While regular screening should take place beginning at age 50, if you have any symptoms or something doesn't seem right, you should see your gatroenterologist sooner. Colon cancer does not age discriminate. Visit our website at www.ligsny.com to learn more or, better yet, give us a call at 516-785-6800 to schedule an appointment with one of our amazing physicians.

Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists are dedicated to providing experience, compassion, and expert GI and colonoscopy care.

03/24/2017

If Joan Lunden can do it, so can you!
If you are 50 or older, have a personal history of colon polyps, or a family history of colon cancer schedule your colonoscopy today. It could save all of your tomorrows.

Letting the “snooze juice” wear off after my colonoscopy. It’s really not that bad & happens to be my favorite day for puns No but really, it is a quick procedure that could be life-saving, make your appt today.

03/17/2017

It's National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - have you had your colonoscopy? It could save your life.

08/02/2016

We often ignore what our bodies tell us. That chronic stomach ache? Heartburn after breakfast this morning? These could all be symptoms of a much larger and more serious problem. Can you remember the last time you discussed your digestive health with a medical professional? Here we discuss how an open dialogue with your gastroenterologist can benefit your well being.
http://www.ligsny.com/blog-importance-of-checkups.html

It is quite common for people to ignore seemingly harmless symptoms of heartburn and stomach aches, but it is crucial to take such matters into the hands of medical professionals to assess risk and treatment options.

07/25/2016

Take a look at our Wantagh location!