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MGA Physicians Begin Offering Hemorrhoid Banding Procedure in Office

Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates is now offering hemorrhoid banding (ligation) procedure in the comfort and convenience of  our office for qualified patients.

The new procedure is the preferred choice for removal of external hemorrhoids as no painful surgery and long recovery time is required.

If you suffer from hemorrhoids, this painless and permanent treatment is 99% effective in the removal of hemorrhoids. The procedure takes about one minute to perform with most patients being able to return to work the same day.

In the event of multiple hemorrhoids, often the largest most symptomatic is banded first and additional appointments are scheduled to treat the remaining hemorrhoids at one to two week intervals.

Our physicians, Drs. Venturatos, Wegmann, Lemann, and Reiss are certified by The Center for Colorectal Health to perform this procedure.

To learn more about The Center for Colorectal Health and hemorrhoid banding, visit their site.

Drs. Marino and Reiss Join MGA

Drs. Mark J. Marino and Gary Reis joined MGA in 2008.

A Message from Our President

9656Welcome to Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates where our goal is to provide high quality, comprehensive medical care and service to our patients. We sincerely appreciate your decision to select us as your health care provider. This is a responsibility we take very seriously.

Because the finest care is achieved with the patient’s full participation, this website is designed to answer your general questions and provide useful information so you can make the most of our services. You’ll find it helpful to keep this website bookmarked for future reference.

We want your visits to our offices to be pleasant, comfortable, and efficient. Should you have questions or concerns, please feel free to call or drop us a note. At MGA, your health and medical care are our top priorities.

Sincerely,

Electronic Health Records

iStock_000005181936XSmallIn 2004, MGA embarked on a journey to digitize the office to further enhance patient care. Implementing electronic health records (EHR) allows us to improve the quality of care by providing an increased level of access, documentation and security of your medical record. Further, EHR allows us to more effective coordinate your car with your primary physician in a timely manner—our physicians electronically document your visit and transmit a referral letter and report to your doctor even before you leave our office.

You can ensure accurate billing with our CCHIT-certified EHR.