Contact (631) 385-8677 About Our physicians Services Patient info Patient education Frequently asked questions Colonoscopy Colonoscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to view the entire length of the large intestine (colon), and can often help identify abnormal growths, inflamed tissue, ulcers, and bleeding. It involves inserting a colonoscope, a long, flexible, lighted tube, in through the rectum up into the colon. The colonoscope allows the doctor to see the lining of the colon, remove tissue for further examination, and possibly treat some problems that are discovered. Colonoscopy can assist in identifying problems with the colon, such as early signs of cancer, inflamed tissue, ulcers, bleeding, polyps, diverticula (pouches), strictures (narrowing), and foreign objects within the colon. It may also be used to determine the cause of unexplained chronic diarrhea or gastrointestinal bleeding or to evaluate the colon after cancer treatment. A colonoscope, which is a long, flexible, lighted tube, is inserted through the rectum into the colon. In addition to allowing visualization of the internal colon, the colonoscope enables the doctor to irrigate, suction, inject air, and access the bowel with endoscopic instruments. During a colonoscopy, the doctor may remove tissue and/or polyps for further examination and possibly treat any problems that are discovered. Other services Colon cancer screening Flexible sigmoidoscopy Upper GI endoscopy If this is a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 (631) 385-8677 Our representatives are available to answer your questions weekdays from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. You may also leave a voice mail message after regular business hours, and we will return your call. To schedule an appointment please call the office of your gastroenterologist. If you have questions regarding anesthesia services or bills please contact North Shore-LIJ Anesthesiology (914) 666-8866 Medical website by Omnizant Interactive HIPAA privacy Patients’ bill of rights Registration forms About Services Physicians Patient info Patient education Frequently asked questions (631) 385-8677 Contact HIPAA privacy Patients’ bill of rights Registration forms © 2021 Northwell Health, Digestive Health Center of Huntington Go to top