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FibroScan offers quick, painless diagnosis of liver disease

Posted By Dr. Alexander Shapsis

FibroScan test near me in Brooklyn, NY area

Liver disease is common in the United States. Over time, liver problems can lead to fibrosis of the liver and cirrhosis, a condition that is considered one of the top ten causes of death in the world. FibroScan® is a quick, non-invasive diagnostic test that can measure fibrosis (liver scarring). Also known as transient elastography, FibroScan is a painless nonsurgical alternative to liver biopsy. If you are wondering, “Is there a FibroScan near me?,” look no further. At Atlantic Gastroenterology, we have the ability to perform a FibroScan test right in our office. Reasons for a FibroScan test We may … Continue reading

Multiple treatments available in Brooklyn for many types of abdominal pain

Posted By Dr. Alexander Shapsis

Abdominal Pain Treatments in Brooklyn area

Abdominal pain may present as acute or chronic, and it can be a symptom of a life-threatening condition. Accurate diagnosis is essential to arriving at a strategy of treatments that relieves your discomfort and help to restore the quality of life. Dr. Alexander Shapsis and his team at Atlantic Gastroenterology provide that expertise at two locations in Brooklyn. Recognizing an emergency could save your life Gastroenterology is the area of medicine focused on the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract – basically, the path food takes into and out of the body. Atlantic Gastroenterology is well-equipped for testing and treatment of … Continue reading

Symptoms of colon cancer explained by a gastroenterologist in Brooklyn

Posted By Dr. Alexander Shapsis

Atlantic Gastroenterology describes about Symptoms of Colon Cancer in Brooklyn area

Cancer is a dreaded disease that everyone hopes to avoid. Colon cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers for men and women in the United States, but fortunately, it is largely preventable with regular screening colonoscopies and is typically very treatable when it is caught at an early stage. If you are a patient in Brooklyn, NY, the team at Atlantic Gastroenterology lead by Dr. Alexander Shapsis can help you determine an optimal screening strategy for preventive care based on your risk factors. If you have symptoms of colon cancer, they can perform accurate diagnostic testing to determine … Continue reading


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