Colonoscopy:
Screen. Detect. Prevent.
If you’re over 45, it’s time for you to take control of your health. Schedule your screening colonoscopy today to detect or even prevent colon cancer.
COLON CANCER is the
2ND DEADLIEST CANCER
IN NEW JERSEY
With proper screening, it’s estimated that 60% of those deaths could have been avoided. And yet, 40% of eligible adults in New Jersey have not gotten their screening colonoscopy. Do you really want to be a part of that sad statistic?
Your Screening
COLONOSCOPY
COSTS YOU $0
Most insurance companies cover the costs of routine, preventive colonoscopies, so there should be no out-of-pocket cost for you. So the question is, can you afford not to get a colonoscopy?
Your Screening
COLONOSCOPY
COSTS YOU $0
Most insurance companies cover the costs of routine, preventive colonoscopies, so there should be no out-of-pocket cost for you. So the question is, can you afford not to get a colonoscopy?
Colon Cancer is one of
the Most Preventable
and Survivable Cancers
A colonoscopy can detect and remove polyps, to help prevent cancer from forming in the first place. If colon cancer is detected early enough, it has a 90% survival rate. So why wait to get screened?
Don’t let
Colon Cancer
Cut Your Life Short
In this season of life, there is so much to treasure: Enjoying your retirement. Holding your first grandchild. Walking your daughter down the aisle. Seeing your son graduate. Are you sure you want to risk not being around for these moments?
Don’t let
Colon Cancer
Cut Your Life Short
In this season of life, there is so much to treasure: Enjoying your retirement. Holding your first grandchild. Walking your daughter down the aisle. Seeing your son graduate. Are you sure you want to risk not being around for these moments?
A COLONOSCOPY CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE
It’s not worth the wait. Schedule your screening colonoscopy today! It just might save your life.
7 Myths About Colonoscopies
It’s not as bad as you think! Don’t let these myths about colonoscopies get in the way of your pursuit of a healthy, cancer-free life.
Myth #1: I’m not at risk for colon cancer.
FACT: Colon cancer is the 3rd most common cancer among men and women, but if you catch it early, colon cancer is highly treatable and survivable. If you’re 45-75 years old, you need to get screened.
Myth #3: Colonoscopies are too expensive.
FACT: The Affordable Care Act mandates that insurance cover 100% of the cost of your screening colonoscopy. And polyps can often be removed during this procedure without incurring additional costs.
Myth #5: Colonoscopies are dangerous.
FACT: Serious complications only arise in about 1 in 500 colonoscopies. If you compare that with the odds of actually getting colon cancer (1 in 20), it’s clear which is the higher risk to your safety.
Myth #7: Other methods of screening are just as effective.
FACT: Colonoscopy has the highest cancer detection rate (95%) and the highest rate of finding and removing polyps. Other methods rarely detect polyps, so they can’t stop cancer from forming in the first place.
Myth #2: I don’t need to be screened until I’m having symptoms.
FACT: In most cases, colon cancer starts as polyps that don’t present any symptoms. If you detect and remove those polyps through routine screening, you can stop colon cancer before it starts.
Myth #4: Colonoscopies are painful.
FACT: The procedure is relatively quick and painless. Colonoscopies last 30 to 60 minutes and are performed under sedation. Recovery is quick and most patients don’t even remember their procedure.
Myth #6: The prep is terrible.
FACT: It’s no pina colada, but prep options have improved a lot. At the end of the day, any prep is a small price to pay to find and prevent colon cancer.
Stories From Our Patients
Our main concern is your health, comfort, and well-being. Hear from our satisfied patients and see why Gastroenterologists of Ocean County is the best, most convenient place for your colonoscopy.
Review from Maria R.
Source: Google
Dr Belitsis is AMAZING!!! He is kind, caring, intelligent and compassionate!!! He ALWAYS takes his time explaining and listening to my many concerns and questions. Love him and Marie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Review from Lizbeth F.
Source: Google
Review from Nancy G.
Source: Google
It’s not worth the wait. Schedule your screening colonoscopy today! It just might save your life.
About Monmouth Gastroenterology
Serving Oakhurst
Our team of six specially trained doctors in the field of gastroenterology, and our two nurse practitioners along with our staff offer our patients the highest care possible. We combine state-of-the-art medicine with cutting-edge technology (typically seen at elite hospitals). We provide some of the highest-level care for gastrointestinal, liver disease and colorectal cancer prevention, detection and screening in the Monmouth & Ocean County area. At the same time, we stay committed to providing professional, personal and compassionate care while obtaining complete patient satisfaction and comfort during the patient’s visit with Monmouth Gastroenterology Associates.
About Shore Gastroenterology Associates
Serving Oakhurst and West Long Branch
Shore Gastroenterology Associates prioritizes delivering high-quality and comprehensive care to all patients. Our physicians specialize in gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease) and focus on providing individualized care to all patients throughout New Jersey.
Our gastroenterologists and staff work together to provide affordable care in comfortable environments. Your safety is our priority, and we have increased our safety measures to help keep you safe during COVID-19. We emphasize lowering colon cancer rates and treating various digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We’re currently comprised of eight physicians and one nurse practitioner working in two office locations, plus a freestanding endoscopy center, Ocean Surgical Pavilion. Our Board-Certified physicians are experts in all aspects of gastroenterology and hepatology, including but not limited to colon cancer screening, treatment of GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, and diseases of the liver and pancreas.
Serving Oakhurst