NEWS & EVENTS

The office of Dr. Loewe is relocating to a new office, directly down the road.

A popular radio show host battled painful symptoms for decades before a frightening diagnosis…Barrett’s esophagus.

Colonoscopies help prevent and diagnose GI illnesses, and they are one of the best tools gastroenterologists utilize to detect, prevent and treat colorectal cancer. This procedure is either diagnostic or preventive, and each type is covered differently by insurance companies.

Florida Digestive Health Specialists is the first in Florida to use advanced genomic test to detect Barrett’s esophagus, a known precursor of esophageal cancer. EsoCheck is a device that collects cells from the lower esophagus without the need for endoscopy.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently announced that routine screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45 instead of 50.

The primary aim of biologic therapy is to reduce the generalized inflammatory response, thus alleviating symptoms for long-term relief.

The clinic, staffed by board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Carl Colton and his team, provides comprehensive gastrointestinal and liver services for Port Charlotte and the surrounding communities.

Patients can now receive ultrasound imaging services at Lee Mitchel, MD, near downtown Sarasota in Midtown Medical Plaza.

Tobkes GI, LLC was recently awarded a National Patient Experience Award for exceptional patient experience performance in first quarter of 2021.