| During a colonoscopy, your phyisician will examine your large intestine for abnormalities that could be early signs of colon or colorectal cancer. If you experience changes in bowel habits or unexplained rectal bleeding, it is strongly recommended to make an appointment for an exam. Even if there is no history of colon cancer in your family, there is always a chance. Scheduling a baseline colonscopy exam is an important first step in ensuring years of good health. |
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| During an exam, a colonoscope - a thin, flexible tube with a tiny video camera attached - is gently moved into your large intestine. Your gastroenterologist will monitor the scope's progress through your colon, searching for ulcers, polyps, tumors, or other anomalies. Most doctors perform a colonoscopy to screen for precancerous growths in the colon or rectum, and in some cases may collect samples and remove small growths. |  | |
| Virginia Beach gastroenterologist Dr. Keith Berger, M.D. has performed over 40,000 procedures since 1979. He is a graduate a Harvard College, Yale University, and Duke Medical School, and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterolgy. His patients know him as happy, easy, and people-friendly yet very professional. He cares about you, your health. It may sound strange, but our patients often leave our clinic saying, "That wasn't bad at all, but now I feel great because I don't have to worry!" |
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A colonoscopy with Dr. Berger is an outpatient procedure, so you don't have to plan a hospital visit. Your exam will be performed in the comfort of our Virginia Beach clinic. Before your test, we will provide instructions on preparation to ensure accurate test results. The actual exam may take anywhere from fifteen minutes to an hour, depending on what is found. |
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| There is no wrong time to schedule an appointment for a colonoscopy. If you have experienced bowel discomfort or abnormal rectal bleeding, we strongly encourage you to call us at 757-412-4919 to schedule an exam. If you are over 40 and have never had a colonoscopy, the time is now for the best chance of curing cancer is to catch it early. Our office is open five days a week. |
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