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Colonoscopy prep guide how to make a colonoscopy easy

Colonoscopy prep guide: How to make your procedure as easy & pain-free as possible

Colonoscopy exams save lives. After over twenty years of performing these, I still feel validated on a daily basis that we are doing good things and preventing colon cancer.

Women: Prioritize Gut Health

GI and Digestive Health

Women’s Health Week is a good time to check in on your GI health It’s no secret that it can be hard for women to find the time for self-care. What you may find more surprising is the increased prevalence of certain gastrointestinal…

FibroScan Test for Liver: FAQs

Liver Health

Learn more about your liver health with this easy, painless test FibroScan is a procedure gastroenterologists use to learn about the health of your liver. In the past, a liver biopsy was the gold standard in screening for liver disease.…

Having a Colonoscopy in Colorado Springs: What You Need to Know, Prep and Recovery

Colonoscopy

We are here to help you prepare for your GI procedure Our team of providers in Colorado Springs has guided thousands of patients through the colonoscopy process. As common as it is to undergo a colonoscopy, you may still have serious questions…

Liver Cancer Awareness: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatment

Liver Cancer

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month: Remember to keep liver health top of mind this fall During the COVID-19 pandemic, lung health has been top of mind for many, but what about the health of your other vital organs? October is Liver…

Colorado gastroenterologist with celiacs disease shares symptoms and treatments for patients

Celiac Disease Is More Common Than You Might Think – Early Diagnosis and Continued Treatment Improve Patient Outcomes

Celiac disease

By Michael Burkholz, DO How common is celiac disease? What causes celiac disease? It may surprise you to learn that one out of every 100 people is affected by celiac disease, many of whom are unknowingly living with the disease. That…

Four Associates in Gastroenterology Providers Named “Colorado Springs Top Doctors 2021” by Colorado Springs Magazine

Providers

Associates in Gastroenterology “Top Docs” Speak Out Associates in Gastroenterology is proud of its team of highly qualified, experienced and caring GI physicians. It comes as no surprise that more than a third of AG’s providers were…