Colorectal Cancer Screenings Now Recommended at Age 45
Undergoing colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings starting at age 45 could be a new lease on life for millions of people in the United States.
Gastroenterology News
Ask for Early Colon Cancer Screening Based on Your Family History
If colon cancer runs in your family, it could affect your colon cancer screening age – the age when you should begin getting screened for the disease.
Get a Screening Colonoscopy for the Sake of Your Health and Your Family
Staying well during the coronavirus pandemic is important, but are you sacrificing your colon health by delaying what could be a life-saving colonoscopy? You may think staying at home is a way you can do your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but having a colonoscopy is a basic form of preventive care that could save your life.
Our Gastroenterologists
Our GI doctors and staff are well-trained and ready to assist you in any way possible.
Meet Our GI Doctors
David M. Novick
M.D.
Marios Pouagare
M.D., Ph.D.
Teressa Patrick
M.D.
Narayan Peddanna
M.D.
Rajkamal Jit
M.D.
Bikram Verma
M.D.
Malay K. Dey
M.D., Ph.D.
Christopher Barde
M.D.
Jigna Thakore
M.D.
Salma Akram
M.D.
Nagaraja Oruganti
M.D.
Urmee Siraj
M.D.
Kanan Sharma
M.D.
Tristan Handler
M.D.
Cassandra Steimle
D.O.
Dayton’s Leading GI Specialists Dedicated to Patient Care
Our Dayton gastroenterologists and staff at Digestive Specialists are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in their 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). Founded in 1964, Digestive Specialists has more than 50 years of experience performing a myriad of digestive procedures, including colonoscopies, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopies, upper endoscopies and small bowel enteroscopies.
Our adenoma detection rate (ADR), the rate at which our GI doctors identify adenomatous colon polyps, surpasses the national benchmark of 25 percent. See our scores.
Our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures. See what they had to say here.
Why is Digestive Specialists the leading GI group in Greater Dayton?
- Four convenient locations throughout Dayton and surrounding areas
- Four state-of-the-art endoscopy centers
- Weekend hours and late hours on weekdays for both office visits and procedures
- Same-day appointments for acute problems
- Appointments within three days of routine consultations
For Your Visit
Our Dayton gastroenterologists and staff at Digestive Specialists 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 highlight our partnership with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Dayton area.
Patient Forms
At Digestive Specialists, 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
Digestive Specialists accepts most major insurances. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover.
Online Bill Pay
At Digestive Specialists, we strive to make our patients’ process as easy and convenient as possible. With our online bill pay option, you can securely make a payment for your service online.