AGC was proud to bring a team to participate in this year’s Crohn’s & Colitis Take Steps Walk on May 7th. We had such a great time being back in person to celebrate and support

According to the American Cancer Society, esophageal cancer makes up approximately 1 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States annually. As with most cancers, early detection of esophageal cancer is critical and the stage at which diagnosis occurs significantly impacts a patient’s chance of survival.

AGC’s Dr. Jennifer Northrop appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday on April 4, to answer listeners’ questions related to gastroenterology. The replay is available on WAMC’s website.

AGC’s Yvonne Fuller-Fontenot, FNP-C, presented at the CDPHP 1785 Forum on Living Well with Diabetes. She discussed The Hidden Risks of Liver Disease with Diabetes, specifically, how to prevent NAFD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) as

The importance of screening for colorectal cancer has become even more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. National preventative colorectal cancer screening rates decreased significantly compared to before COVID. While there is still much work to be done, there is hope. With increased colorectal screening and state of the art treatment, we can detect cancer at earlier and curable stages, helping patients lead longer and healthier lives.

A colonoscopy could save your life. Experts say not to be too concerned about potential discomfort or dietary restrictions that come along with colorectal cancer screenings because most patients are sedated and have no memory of the experience.

Gastroenterologist Shai Posner, MD from Albany Gastroenterology Consultants presented this one-hour, educational health care seminar on the signs and symptoms of GERD, including manifestations such as hoarseness, cough, asthma, cavities, and more. Watch this seminar

Albany Gastroenterology Consultants was pleased to support and participate in this year’s Albany Take Steps Road Rally with the Northeastern New York Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.  It was a chilly, windy day, at the

While colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, tremendous progress has been made in recent years.

Our own Dr. Bora Gumustop discusses third space endoscopy, as well as the range of minimally invasive endoscopic procedures with our friends at St. Peter’s Health Partners.

Dr. Robert Gianotti of Albany Gastroenterology Consultants joins Medical Monday to discuss GI health and answer your questions. WAMC’s Ray Graf hosts.

Albany Gastroenterology is pleased to announce the addition of Neil R. Volk, MD. Dr. Volk completed this Fellowship in Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Dr. Volk joins us in providing the highest level of hepatic and digestive care to all our patients.

As my colleague, Dr. Sean Sheehan, discussed in this recent article, gastroenterologists use endoscopy to inspect the swallowing tract, diagnose, and even treat certain swallowing disorders. Thanks to advancements in endoscopy, endoscopic technology, and advanced training,

Most of us have experienced the occasional discomfort from feeling as though our food or drink has “gone down the wrong pipe.” Difficulty swallowing, also called dysphagia, is often caused by eating too fast, or not

March is “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.” Awareness can save lives. No one wants to have a colonoscopy, but since they’ve been encouraged, the death rate from colorectal cancer has dropped. Once the second leading cause

[This piece was written by Joseph Choma, MD, Gastroenterologist/Advanced Endoscopist, with Albany Gastroenterology Consultants and St. Peter’s Hospital Advanced Endoscopy and Hepatobiliary Center.] While colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, tremendous

November 18-24th is GERD Awareness Week.  GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.  Also known as acid reflux disease, GERD is a condition of the digestive system, which has increased significantly in recent decades GERD is

It’s not uncommon to experience reflux or heart burn every so often. But when it happens on a regular basis, odds are you’re suffering from GERD — gastro esophageal reflux — and it needs to