Incidence of CRC Increasing in Younger Patients
A recent study conducted by AMSURG and researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows an increase in early-onset colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps in patients younger than 50.
Why it’s Important to Schedule a Colonoscopy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Raj Devarajan, gastroenterologist at Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center in Acton, MA, talks about the importance of routine colonoscopy screening even during the pandemic.
Acton’s Best GI Doctors Dedicated to Patient Care
Our Acton gastroenterologists and staff at Middlesex Gastroenterology, P.C., and Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in its quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy. Our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI procedure, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
For Your Visit
Our Acton gastroenterologists and staff at Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center are committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in Middlesex County.
Patient Forms
At Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
Middlesex Weight Management
Are you tired of not succeeding in your weight loss goals? Have you gained weight during the pandemic because of changes in your levels of stress, exercise and eating habits? Do you have a BMI of 25 to 40 kg/m²? If you’ve answered “yes” to these questions, we invite you to speak with Dr. Gail Herzig, MD and Maglenes Hoogasian, NP to explore if the Plenity Weight Loss program is right for YOU.
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Feb 20, 2022
very professional personnel. made the visit very comfortable and made it easy to have the procedure.
Feb 16, 2022
Professional and friendly staff and doctors. They clearly outlined each step and were available for questions.
Feb 16, 2022
I go here because I've heard a few doctors I know speak very highly of Dr. Epstein, and he is their own choice when they need care. Everyone was attentive to hygiene and safe Covid protocol. From doctors to nurses to front desk, everyone was very kind and seemed highly professional. The surroundings were appropriately pleasant and very clean. Drivers are absolutely NOT allowed inside, even to ask questions. but the staff is very diligent about contacting them by phone about pickup times or to answer questions. If having a colonoscopy, read the instructions carefully at least a week in advance, as you are going to have to be on a low-fiber diet five days before the procedure. Also, go by the instructions for prep that come from the Center rather than the ones that come in the box, as they differ slightly. Just be aware that if you are getting a colonoscopy that when I went (Feb 2022), you will not be getting a snack or juice, even though their instructions clearly state that during recovery "You will be offered something to eat and drink." (They do offer water.) I was told this was due to Covid - it may be time to update those instructions! So make sure your driver has an appropriate snack in the car, for instance, crackers, as you will be quite hungry from the 24-hour liquid fast you just finished.
Articles of Interest
Diet and Colon Cancer Risk
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Low-Fat, Low Inflammation Diet May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
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What a wonderful staff!! I was very happy with every step of this process. I felt safe in the hands of my doctor amd nursing staff.