OUR DOCTORS
Dr David Goldstein, MD
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Board Certified In:
Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Medical School
New York Medical College
Residency in Internal Medicine
St. Vincent's Hospital, NY
Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Presbyterian Hospital/University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Gastroenterology Gastroenterologists treat diseases of the esophagus, stomach, bowel, liver, and gallbladder. They also screen for colorectal cancer. |
Colon cancer affects men and woman of all ages, but is more common in those over 50. 6% of American cancer deaths are from colon cancer, making it the 2nd most common cause of cancer death in the U.S.
Reasons to have a colonoscopy:
Age over 50 years.
Family history of colon or rectal cancer
Change in bowels that persists.
Rectal bleeding
For more information call your Old Hook Medical physician.
To make an appointment to speak with Dr. Goldstein, please call 201.666.3900.
