GASTROENTEROLOGY

Dr Ira Zucker, MD, FACG

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. Zucker, please call 201.666.3900.