What Foods Trigger Colitis?
wpadmin2021-09-02T17:20:42+00:00What is ulcerative colitis? What causes ulcerative colitis? How is colitis treated? What foods can trigger a colitis flare-up? What about a low FODMAP or other diets? How [...]
Coronavirus Resources
wpadmin2021-06-22T13:51:06+00:00As part of our response to COVID-19, we’re taking additional proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of anyone visiting our office so you can feel confident [...]
How Can I Relieve Acid Reflux?
wpadmin2021-06-18T05:19:32+00:00What is acid reflux? What does acid reflux feel like? What triggers acid reflux? How do you relieve acid reflux? When should you see your doctor for acid [...]
Why is Scheduling a Colonoscopy Important?
wpadmin2021-01-20T04:52:20+00:00What’s it like to have a colonoscopy? How should you prepare for a colonoscopy? When should you get a colonoscopy? The National Institute of Health (NIH) reports that [...]
Welcome Gouri Sreepati, M.D., Our New Gastroenterologist
wpadmin2020-09-11T13:48:57+00:00We are pleased to announce that Gouri Sreepati, M.D., has joined the Gastroenterology Associates of S. W. Florida, P.A. team, and is now seeing patients at our Fort [...]
Coronavirus Appointment FAQs
wpadmin2020-07-01T11:37:25+00:00As part of our response to COVID-19, we’re taking additional proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of anyone visiting our office so you can feel confident [...]
Is Cologuard a Viable Alternative to Colonoscopy?
wpadmin2020-05-01T21:29:29+00:00Cologuard®, a new stool-DNA screening test for detecting colon cancer, is not as good at finding precancerous polyps as a colonoscopy, and, unlike colonoscopy, it can't remove them. [...]
Telemedicine Appointments Now Available
wpadmin2020-03-23T20:48:02+00:00At work, or at home or wherever you may need care, telemedicine appointments are now available to Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida, P.A. patients. A telemedicine appointment allows [...]
Patient Guidelines on the Coronavirus
wpadmin2020-04-02T19:41:53+00:00Update 4/02/2020 Effective Monday, April 6, all visits will be converted to a telehealth visit. If you don’t have a suitable device (such as a computer with internet [...]
What Is a Colonoscopy?
wpadmin2020-01-31T19:41:50+00:00A colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure in which the inside of the large intestine (colon and rectum) is examined. During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is [...]