Prompted by an alarming rise in colorectal cancer in younger people, the national guideline recently changed and lowered the age for initiation of screening colonoscopy to 45 years. Most insurance carriers now will cover colonoscopy at age 45. Please confirm coverage with your insurance carrier. We strongly recommend following this guideline. You can Request a Procedure today. Gastroenterology is a medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
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Gastroenterology is a medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. At Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art care to our patients, offering a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic options in digestive health and nutrition through our affiliations with South Hills Endoscopy Center, UPMC Mercy Hospital, St. Clair Memorial Hospital, Spartan Surgical Center and Monongahela Valley Hospital.
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Office visits and procedures are scheduled by appointment, which you can easily request online at our website here. Alternatively, our schedulers are available to help you schedule your appointment by calling 412-232-8104 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. If you are unable to keep an appointment, we ask that you notify our office as soon as possible, so we may make your appointment time available to others.
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In the event of a true emergency, using your telephone Dial 911 and report to your nearest emergency department. The Emergency Room physician will begin evaluation and treatment and will contact our doctor-on-call. You should notify your family physician also. During regular office hours, our clinical staff is available to help you with any questions regarding your care.
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Our physicians have staff privileges at South Hills Endoscopy Center, Spartan Health Surgicenter, UPMC Mercy Hospital, St. Clair Memorial Hospital, and Monongahela Valley Hospital. You may request to have outpatient endoscopic procedures performed at your choice of South hills Endoscopy Center or at one of the other locations.
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