Proctology Institute

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4 Locations: Beverly Hills, Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, Newport Beach
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Colonoscopy Proctologist: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Irvine

Colonoscopy Proctologist: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Irvine

Best
Colonoscopy Proctologists / Doctors: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Newport
Beach, Huntington Beach

The best in class proctologists of the Proctology Institute (Los
Angeles, Beverly Hills, Newport Beach & Huntington Beach) offer
comprehensive colonoscopy services (routine diagnostic & cancer
screening). A colonoscopy is a safe outpatient procedure performed by
our proctologists to examine a person’s rectum and intestine for polyps
and the possible presence of colon cancer and other diseases. A typical
colonoscopy takes about 30 minutes and is accompanied by medication to
allow a person to be comfortable during testing. We offer different
types of preparations for your colonoscopy to make you as comfortable as
possible.

Once the colonoscopy has begun, if the proctologist finds a polyp, it
can easily be removed. Our proctologists can also biopsy
suspicious-looking tissue through the colonoscope for additional
testing.

Colon cancer is one of the most preventative cancers of today, yet it
is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Many
people avoid preventive screenings and visits to their proctologist due
to perceived discomfort and embarrassment. Advanced symptoms, however,
make treatment options more difficult or nearly impossible. Regular
colonoscopy screenings save lives.

The proctologists of the Proctology Institute (Los Angeles, Beverly
Hills, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach) offer a minimally invasive,
nearly pain-free approach to a colonoscopy. During the procedure, a
flexible video endoscope is advanced through the colon to find and
remove precancerous polyps (this procedure is also known as Flexible
Sigmoidoscopy). Systematic removal of polyps can reduce the risk of
developing colon cancer by 90%.

Who should get a colonoscopy?

  • Everyone age 50 years or older
  • Anyone age 40 years or older with a family history of colorectal
    cancer or polyps, or 10 years prior to the age of the youngest first
    degree relative at diagnosis
  • Anyone with a change in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, a history of
    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative Colitis, hemorrhoids, Chron’s
    Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) complaints

What exactly is a
colonoscopy?

A Colonoscopy is a safe and common screening procedure performed by
our proctologists to detect abnormalities such as colon cancer and
polyps. (Some polyps are precancerous, and may develop into cancer with
time.) A flexible fiber-optic instrument known as a colonoscope, which
includes a miniature light and camera, is gently inserted into the colon
and rectum. The colonoscope is then guided through the full length of
the colon after the air has been pumped into the colon to keep it
patent.

The advantage of a colonoscopy is that polyps may be removed at the
time of the colonoscopy, decreasing the risk for colon and rectal
cancer.

When is a colonoscopy
performed?

Currently, a colonoscopy is recommended every five years for all
adults over 50. People with a family history of colon cancer may require
a screening colonoscopy as early as ten years before their relative was
diagnosed with colorectal cancer. African-Americans should have their
colonoscopy performed at age 45.

Colonoscopy may also be recommended for the following symptoms:

  • Change in bowel habits
  • Bloody stool
  • Colitis, or inflammation of the bowel
  • Abdominal pain
  • Suspicious growth or for biopsy

Maintaining A
Relationship With Your Proctologist

Should you elect to move forward with one of our best in class
proctologists in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, or
Huntington Beach, any and all questions regarding your treatment will
certainly be answered in advance by your proctologist. Please remember
that the relationship with your proctologist does not end when you leave
your visit from our medical practice. If you have questions or concerns
during your treatment and recovery or need additional information at a
later time, you should always feel free to contact us. Our proctologists
take pride in putting the patient first and offering the best and
fastest treatment outcome.

Our best in class proctologists pride themselves on providing you
highly personalized and comprehensive care before, after, and during
your proctology treatment. The Proctology Institute of Beverly Hills,
Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Los Angeles’ philosophy of direct
proctologist to patient care at every visit has made us one of the most
trusted and respected medical practices in California. For more
information or to schedule a consultation please feel free to contact
us:

Locations

Proctology Institute Beverly Hills 300 South Beverly Drive, Suite 105
Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (800) 280-6384

Proctology Institute Newport Beach 500 Superior Ave, Suite 320
Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 467-9187

Proctology Institute Los Angeles 11611 San Vicente Blvd, Suite L3 Los
Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 844-9170

Proctology Institute Huntington Beach 18900 Beach Blvd, #101-A
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 756-2236