
Patients Skip Colon Cancer Screenings Because of Obesity Stigma
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
Colorectal cancer numbers are rising for people younger than 50. Early detection is key to detect or even prevent the disease.
Request an AppointmentBy May 31, 2022, most health insurance plans will fully cover this procedure to evaluate a positive stool-based test for colon cancer. Check with your insurance about your coverage.
Learn MoreThe gastroenterologists and staff at Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the greater New Orleans community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates is skilled in performing a myriad of digestive procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
Our New Orleans gastroenterologists and staff at Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates are committed to ensuring your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from your first office visit through your post-procedure follow-up. To assist us, we ask you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to announce our partnership with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Greater New Orleans area.
At Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. Upon scheduling your surgery, a member of our staff will provide you with the required forms to fill out.
Learn MoreMetropolitan Gastroenterology Associates accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover.
Learn MoreDr Carriere is a very good Dr. He is thorough and explains everything in detail. The nurses at the facility are very kind a d caring.
Knowledgeable, courteous, professional, made experience easy for me by explaining each step and what to expect. I will recommend to everyone.
My husband was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2019 and I have a family history of colorectal cancer in my family - I started having my colonoscopy done at age 40 - I have always seen Dr. Brenner - he is great! Just had another one done in early June and it was so easy - they now have pills you can take instead of drinking the dreaded drink!!! Everything checked out fine and I’m good for another 5 years! Don’t put it off call MGA today!
My experience was comfortable. The staff was hospitable and caring. In addition, a short time after the procedure I was able to rest at home until the medication wore off.
People who are overweight or obese may skip life-saving cancer screenings because they fear their doctor’s judgment.
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The care that was given to me was great, I like to thank the Dr. Who treated me and also the great staff everyone was so pleasant🤗 I would definitely recommend your facility