Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates

Her Doctor’s Office Moved One Floor Up. Her Bill Was 10 Times Higher.

Her Doctor’s Office Moved One Floor Up. Her Bill Was 10 Times Higher. Same building. Same procedure. Same doctor. But now you’re charged a hospital facility fee. For one Ohio Medicare patient, the copay for a shot that used to cost her about $30 went up to more than …

What you should know about colon cancer

What you should know about colon cancer Could you be at risk of developing colon cancer? Despite efforts to raise awareness of the disease, it is still the second-leading cause of cancer death. Here’s what you need to know about colon cancer, and what you can do to prevent it from affecting your life or the lives of your loved ones.

[12/22/20]   Our office will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday.

Colon Cancer Screening Should Start Earlier, at Age 45, U.S. Panel Says

Heads up...

nytimes.com The draft recommendation acknowledges a trend of higher rates of colon and rectal cancer in generations born since 1950.

Colon Cancer Screening Should Start Earlier, at Age 45, U.S. Panel Says

nytimes.com The draft recommendation acknowledges a trend of higher rates of colon and rectal cancer in generations born since 1950.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Launches Comprehensive Campaign to Increase Screening Rates During COVID-19 and Beyond

ccalliance.org The effort will alert the public to the continued risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) and the necessity of life-saving screening, which can be conducted safely during the pandemic and beyond.

OPINION: Chadwick Boseman is a reminder colon cancer can strike young men

In 2018 the American Cancer Society changed it's recommended age for colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45 years old. Aetna is the only major health insurance company that has started covering screening colonoscopy for people when they turn 45. So if you have Aetna you can get coverage for screening 5 years earlier than most people.

ajc.com Colon cancer isn’t just an old man’s disease. Chadwick Boseman is proof

Katie Couric on Colon Cancer After Chadwick Boseman's Death: 'Everyone Has to Be Vigilant'

yahoo.com "We can't feel squeamish about talking about something that has the potential to save people's lives," says the veteran journalist and Stand Up To Cancer co-founder

What to Know About Colon Cancer

nytimes.com The cancer that killed Chadwick Boseman is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and rates are rising among younger people.

[09/03/20]   We will be closing the office early tomorrow(Friday, Sept. 4th) at 12 noon and we will be closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday weekend.

Colon cancer is on the rise among young people, doctor says

today.com In the wake of the death of Chadwick Boseman, Dr. Kimmie Ng, director of the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, tells TODAY: “Since the 1990s, we have been noticing a steady rise in the rate among people under the age of 50,” adding, “we highly susp...

I'm Trying to Change the Way Black Men Talk About Colon Cancer

menshealth.com It can save lives.

[08/04/20]   Power is restored to our office and we plan to be open tomorrow (Wednesday, August 5th) for normal business hours for procedures, office visits, infusions, etc...Thank you.

Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates

Storm Update: Unfortunately we will be closing the office and endsocopy center tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4th. If you have an appointment we will be calling to reschedule or you may reach out to us at (910) 362-1011. We apologize for this incovenience.

[08/03/20]   Storm Update: Unfortunately we will be closing the office and endsocopy center tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4th. If you have an appointment we will be calling to reschedule or you may reach out to us at (910) 362-1011. We apologize for this incovenience.

[08/02/20]   We will be open for normal business hours tomorrow.

[07/31/20]   We are monitoring the hurricane forecast closely and will make final decisions about our office hours for Monday by Sunday morning. We currently plan to be open. If you have an appointment and we have to close the office Monday we will text you on Sunday. We will also keep our page updated with our plans. Stay safe.

[07/02/20]   We will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 3rd for Independence Day. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend.

[07/02/20]   Spectrum has resolved the issue with telephone and internet service and we are working hard to return everyone's calls. Thank you for your patience.

[07/02/20]   We are currently experiencing a telephone and internet outage. We apologize for any delays in our communication and are awaiting service restoration from Spectrum.

Trial Management Associates, LLC

We are actively seeking study volunteers for the Phase III coronavirus vaccine trial. Please email: [email protected] with your name, number, and email address.

[04/27/20]   Covid 19 update: We are planning to resume providing most endoscopic procedures beginning Monday, May 4th. Patients will receive reminders of their scheduled appointments via text or automated message.

We will continue to see patients in the clinic via telehealth or face to face visits.

We are still maintaining the same precautions by screening patients as they enter the building and visitors / drivers are to wait in their vehicle and not enter the building.

Stay safe and be well.

[04/15/20]   We are continuing to see patients via telehealth and face to face when needed. Urgent appointments are available typically on the same day or the following day.

Our patients receiving infusion therapies are still be treated without interuption.

Our gastroenterology procedures are limited to urgent cases as determined by our physicians using guidelines provided by the state and the GI societies.

Patients will be screened when entering the office. Visitors, guests and drivers are asked to wait in their vehicles while patients are seen.

If you have respiratory symptoms, fever or have recently traveled to an area of high Covid risk or been exposed to a known Covid patient please reschedule your appointment or ask to switch to a telehealth visit.

Call our office with any questions at 910-362-1011.

Thank you and stay well.

[04/09/20]   Reminder: Our office will be closed the next several Fridays. If you have non-urgent requests such as prescription refills, need to schedule or change an appointment please contact us Monday - Thursday during normal business hours by calling 910-362-1011. Thank you.

[04/02/20]   Covid 19 update from Wilmington Gastroenterology:

If you have a fever, cough, respirtory symptoms or have recently traveled please contact our office to either reschedule your appointment or change your visit to a telehealth appointment.

Based on direction and guidelines from the NC Department of Health and Human Services as well as CMS and the GI professional societies- We are not currently providing elective non-urgent procedures such as screening colonoscopies, surveillance colonscopies and routine upper endoscopies (EGD's). Our physicians are reviewing scheduled procedures and many patients will be asked to postpone or reschedule their non-urgent procedure.

We are offering telehealth virtual visits for almost all clinic patients. We are still currently seeing limited office patients If you are planning to cancel an office visit you may inquire about a telehealth or virtual visit with your provider.

We will be closing the office on the following days: April 10th, 17th, 24th and May 1st.

For patients that do come to our office for clinic visits or procedures: We are screening patients as they come to the office for fever, cough,other respiratory symptoms and recent travel. Patients may be asked to reschedule appointments based on this screening. In addition we are having all drivers, family members and guests wait in their vehicles instead of the waiting room to minimize the number of people in our office. We will continue to make updates to our processes going forward. Thank you and stay well.

[03/27/20]   Covid 19 update from Wilmington Gastroenterology:
We are still currently seeing limited office patients and providing telehealth visits. If you are planning to cancel an office visit you may inquire about a telehealth or virtual visit with your provider.

We are not currently providing elective non-urgent procedures such as screening colonoscopies. Our physicians are reviewing scheduled procedures and many patients will be asked to postpone or reschedule their non-urgent procedure.

For patients that do come to our office: We are screening patients as they come to the office for fever, cough,other respiratory symptoms and recent travel. Patients may be asked to reschedule appointments based on this screening. In addition we are having all drivers, family members and guests wait in their vehicles instead of the waiting room to minimize the number of people in our office. We will continue to make updates to our processes going forward. Thank you.

[03/19/20]   Covid 19 update from Wilmington Gastroenterology:
We are currently still seeing scheduled patients. We are screening patients as they come to the office for fever, cough, and other respiratory symptoms. Patients may be asked to reschedule appointments based on this screening. In addition we are having all drivers, family members and guests wait in their vehicles instead of the waiting room to minimize the number of people in our office. We will continue to make updates to our processes going forward. Thank you.

[03/15/20]   Our current plans for Monday, March 16th are to be open for normal business activities. We plan to have office visits and endoscopy procedures proceed as scheduled. We will be assessing the Covid 19 situation and determining plans for patient care going forward over the next several weeks.

Why there really is no substitute for a colonoscopy

weartv.com Keeping your large intestine, or colon, healthy is a key part of making sure you can properly digest food.Some of the health concerns for the colon include ulcers, polyps, tumors, inflammation and bleeding. A major medical issue is cancer, with over135,00

[02/21/20]   Our office will be open normal business hours Friday.

NASCAR: John Andretti's huge heart remembered at service - NBC Sports

nascar.nbcsports.com John Andretti's commitment on and off the track was shared during a service Monday night to celebrate the versatile racer's life.

‘After I Was Diagnosed With Fatty Liver Disease, Running Helped Me Lose 129 Pounds’

msn.com She just finished her first marathon as part of the Dopey Challenge this past weekend.

Colorectal Cancer: What To Eat To Lower Your Risk

medicaldaily.com New study revealed compound in fruits and vegetables that can help prevent colorectal cancer in adults and children.

Eating this many chili peppers linked to lower risk of dying from heart disease

newsweek.com The health benefit could be thanks to the active component which makes chilis spicy.