Contact (631) 385-8677 About Our physicians Services Patient info Patient education Frequently asked questions Flexible sigmoidoscopy A sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows the doctor to examine the inside of a portion of the large intestine, and can be helpful in identifying the causes of diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, abnormal growths, and bleeding. A short, flexible, lighted tube, called a sigmoidoscope, is inserted into the intestine through the rectum. The scope blows air into the intestine to inflate it and make viewing the inside easier. Other services Colon cancer screening Colonoscopy 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