Drugs like Viagra May Decrease Colon Cancer Risk
A new Swedish study finds drugs like Viagra may help prevent colon cancer in men as well as improve the prognosis of patients with the disease.
Gastroenterology News
Boseman’s Death Marks Importance of Colon Cancer Screening at 45
In the wake of ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman’s death from colon cancer at age 43, we would like to emphasize the importance of being screened for colon cancer, especially if you are aged 45 and above or have a family history of colorectal cancer.
COVID-19 May Increase Colon Cancer Death Rates
Colon and breast cancer incidence may increase by 10,000 over the next decade, according to a recent article in the Washington Post. Because of coronavirus quarantine measures, thousands of life-saving, preventive screenings were canceled or postponed.
Meet the Gastroenterologists
Our GI doctors and staff are well-trained and ready to assist you in any way possible.
Meet Our GI Doctors
Rini Abraham
M.D.
Oren Bernheim
M.D.
Natasha Chhabra
M.D.
John Farkas
M.D.
Ashok Gupta
M.D.
Gary Kosc
M.D.
Michael Mainero
M.D.
George Pavlou
M.D.
Ori Rackovsky
M.D.
Joseph Shami
M.D.
Ariy Volfson
M.D.
Woodland Park’s Leading GI Specialists Dedicated to Patient Care
Our Woodland Park gastroenterologists and staff at Gastroenterology Diagnostics of Northern NJ are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Gastroenterology Diagnostics of Northern NJ is skilled in performing a myriad of digestive procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards as the center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
We are also honored to be part of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program (EURP), which honors units that have demonstrated a commitment to delivering quality and safety as reflected in their unit policies, credentialing, staff training and competency assessment as well as their quality improvement activities.
Our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center to family and friends.
For Your Visit
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Gastroenterology Diagnostics of Northern NJ are committed to ensuring your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from your first office visit through your post-procedure follow-up. To assist us, we ask you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to announce our partnership with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Woodland Park area.
Patient Forms
At Gastroenterology Diagnostics of Northern NJ, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. Upon scheduling your surgery, a member of our staff will provide you with the required forms to fill out.
Insurance and Billing
Gastroenterology Diagnostics of Northern NJ accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover.