
Have IBD? You May Need More Frequent Colonoscopy Screenings.
A new study found that patients with IBD who had a colonoscopy every one to three years were less likely to be diagnosed with advanced colon cancer.
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 MoreWent as expected, Great Doctor, great procedure. Prep. Horrible.
Dr. Catinis is one of the kindest professionals I’ve ever met, he listens, asks the right questions, takes his time and is honest. His office staff is great, they are friendly and seem to understand the patient is in an uncomfortable situation during their visit. The Doctor and staff seems to be discreet in a caring and professional manner.
Everyone was very nice. We did not have a long wait for the procedure to begin. The procedure did not take long. The doctor introduced himself to me before and after the procedure and explained everything. I was accompanying my son who needed someone with him. My husband and I will go to him for our next colonoscopy. I am always very pleased with Ochsner Baptist
Everyone was friendly, and efficient. Dr. Puente is a terrific doctor I would recommend the place and the doctor to anyone. Well done.
A new study found that patients with IBD who had a colonoscopy every one to three years were less likely to be diagnosed with advanced colon cancer.
Read MoreNew federal guidance will soon require health insurance companies associated with the Affordable Care Act to cover the cost of a follow-up colonoscopy to evaluate a positive colon-cancer-screening stool test.
Read MoreA recent study conducted by AMSURG and researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows an increase in early-onset colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps in patients younger than 50.
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I’m always pleased with the facility & the staff. I’ve been with Dr. Reiss for about 10 years and would never consider leaving him or MGA.