Gastroenterology
Don’t Miss the Surgery Sessions Event Tomorrow!
Tomorrow’s Surgery Sessions webinar will feature AMSURG-affiliated physicians discussing emerging technology and reviewing their experience evaluating and implementing a new device and process in their ASCs. Heading the panel will be AMSURG Medical Director John W. Popp Jr., M.D. Joining him will be Stuart Akerman, M.D., of Digestive Health Center of Plano and Russell Roark,…
Read MorePHYSICIAN Insights in ASC Technology
Hear ASC physician perspectives You aren’t alone in the struggle to evaluate emerging technologies for use in your ASC. On Thursday, May 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. CT, hear from AMSURG Medical Director John W. Popp Jr., M.D.; Stuart Akerman, M.D., of Digestive Health Center of Plano; and Russell Roark, M.D., of Abilene Endoscopy…
Read MoreMeet Our Panelist: Dr. John W. Popp, Jr.
You aren’t alone in the struggle to evaluate emerging technologies for use in your ASC. On Thursday, May 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. CT, AMSURG’s Surgery Sessions webinar will feature firsthand insights from physicians with a range of experience and backgrounds, and questions will be taken at the end. This won’t be a sales…
Read MoreMeet Our Panelist: Dr. Russell Roark
You aren’t alone in the struggle to evaluate emerging technologies for use in your ASC. On Thursday, May 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. CT, AMSURG’s Surgery Sessions webinar will feature firsthand insights from physicians with a range of experience and backgrounds, and questions will be taken at the end. This won’t be a sales…
Read MoreMeet Our Panelist: Dr. Stuart Akerman
You aren’t alone in the struggle to evaluate emerging technologies for use in your ASC. On Thursday, May 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. CT, AMSURG’s Surgery Sessions webinar will feature firsthand insights from physicians with a range of experience and backgrounds, and questions will be taken at the end. This won’t be a sales…
Read MoreSave the Date for Surgery Sessions With AMSURG!
How do you stay up-to-date when things are moving fast in the ASC world? AMSURG is committed to helping our centers and physicians stay aware of emerging technologies and best practices in the ASC space. An upcoming webinar will feature AMSURG-affiliated physicians from across the country sharing their experiences with new technologies and systems. The…
Read MoreTrust Your Gut. Your Symptoms Could Be Colon Cancer.
Feeling unwell? If you have noticed unexpected weight loss, changes in your digestion or anything unusual when you use the bathroom, trust your gut and take those symptoms seriously. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Study Analyzes Young Adult Patients With Rectal Bleeding Between 2021 and 2023, 443…
Read MoreGI Procedure at AMSURG ASC Leads to Diagnosis, Treatment Plan
Ohio University student Madi Brown leads an active lifestyle. She stays busy studying communications, working in tourism and caring for her cherished 10-year-old beagle mix, Smoke. Behind her bright smile and cheerful outlook lives a story of resilience. Growing up, Brown faced chronic health challenges, including autoimmune disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This past…
Read MoreAMSURG Partners Celebrate Serving 100,000 Patients
AMSURG physician partners at Tennessee Endoscopy Center have reached a remarkable milestone: caring for 100,000 patients since opening the doors of their Maryville-based practice in 1980. This achievement is a testament to decades of dedication to compassionate, community-centered care. In a recent news feature, Dr. Jenny O. Smith shared, “We genuinely care about our patients,…
Read MoreEmphasizing the Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screening and Evaluating Screening Methods
The FDA recently approved the first blood-based test for colon cancer screening, and we sat down with Dr. Jay Popp, gastroenterologist and AMSURG Medical Staff Lead, to learn more about the implications. Due to the rising number of cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) in younger adults, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises individuals at…
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