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
Your Screening
COLONOSCOPY
COSTS YOU $0
Colon Cancer is one of
the Most Preventable
and Survivable Cancers
Don’t let
Colon Cancer
Cut Your Life Short
Don’t let
Colon Cancer
Cut Your Life Short
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.
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.
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.
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 Allied Digestive Health Gastroenterologists are the best,
and provide the most convenient place for your colonoscopy.
Dr. Plotovsky and the staff at Digestive Disease have been phenomenal since I began there. They have accommodated my hectic schedule and always follow through. For a not so pleasant procedure they have made it bearable. Thank you Dr.Plotovsky and staff!
Review from Caren B.
Source: Google
My husband and I have been going to Dr. Kastaur for over 10 years. I wouldn’t trust anyone else for a colonoscopy or endoscopy. He’s very knowledgeable, caring, understanding, and gentle. He’s the best!
Review from Yvonne W.
Source: Google
I saw Dr. Krawet for a preventative colonoscopy and I highly recommend this practice. The office office staff was very friendly and helpful. I also received excellent care at the CARES outpatient facility at St. Peter’s.
Review from J.W.
Source: Google
Dr Pickover is a very professional and caring physician. He takes time to listen to your concerns. My husband and I have had all of our previous colonoscopy’s done by Dr. Pickover. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends. He also has a very pleasant and friendly staff.
Review from Pauline R.
Source: Google
It’s not worth the wait. Schedule your screening colonoscopy today! It just might save your life.
- Gastrointestinal Care of Long Island
- Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists
- All Island Gastroenterology
About Gastrointestinal Care of Long Island
Dr. Pasternak is dedicated to providing personalized care to all patients. Dr. Pasternak is board certified in gastroenterology and specializes in many gastrointestinal areas including colon cancer screening, which is now recommended at the age of 45 for both men and women who are at average risk for colon cancer.
Our office is conveniently located in Massapequa, NY. We strive to fulfill our mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality, and comprehensive care through an unparalleled patient experience. We offer treatment for many conditions and diseases such as Abdominal Pain, Barrett’s Esophagus, Celiac Disease, Heartburn, Inflammatory Bowel Disease including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and Liver Disease. Dr. Pasternak specializes in performing various GI procedures, including colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and upper endoscopy.
Our practices utilize a state-of-the-art electronic medical records system, enabling us to be more responsive to our patients’ needs. Our mission is to give our patients the most professional care possible.
About Long Island
Gastroenterology Specialists
Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists aim to be the area’s leading provider of services for digestive disorders. The highly skilled clinicians deliver superior quality care that improves the health and well-being of adult patients of all ages.
Conditions they treat include peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and the autoimmune disorders ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, and Crohn’s disease.
The whole team wants to make the experience as straightforward as possible at any of the Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists locations, where patients can count on a warm welcome in a comfortable, compassionate setting.
The providers work as a team to offer the best outcomes, so patients can see another physician if theirs is unavailable. Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists use state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, including Medtronic’s PillCam™ capsule endoscopy and endoscopes and colonoscopes from Olympus.
People often ignore symptoms like heartburn and stomach aches because they seem harmless, but it’s vital to find out what’s causing them. Long Island Gastroenterology Specialists can do this and follow up with cutting-edge treatment options.
Their capable staff strives to meet every patient’s medical needs successfully and includes female gastroenterologists so patients can choose a provider who makes them feel comfortable.
About All Island Gastroenterology
Rockville Centre
All Island Gastroenterology (AIG), founded in 1995, is a Long Island-based practice, specializing in the screening, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional disorders in a professional, private, and caring environment.
Our doctors are Board Certified Internists and Gastroenterologists. Their experience and concern for each individual patient ensures that patients receive superior and surgical and non-surgical care. At AIG, our physicians develop individualized treatment plans based on patient interviews, history and thorough examination. We combine traditional treatments for a range of colorectal conditions with the latest technological advances to achieve optimal outcomes for each patient.
Serving
Wantagh North
Wantagh South
Serving Somerset & Brunswick
Serving Wantagh North
Wantagh South
