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Best Type Of Specialist Who Performs Colonoscopies

Discussion in 'Parents & Siblings' started by ChennaiExpress, Dec 30, 2017.

  1. ChennaiExpress

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    Due to few health scares and vague things, Dad's Colonoscopy got cancelled.

    So far he was under impression only Colon-Rectal surgeon is specialized in performing Colonoscopy, and he should get from this type of Specialist as opposed to Gastroenterologist.

    When he found out that Dr who was supposed to performed Colonoscopy is a Gastroenterologist, he got relieved that procedure got cancelled, but feels his visit to the Gastroenterologist was all for naught.

    I am researching on google, and these websites (link and link2) say that Gastroenterologist are trained to do Colonoscopy (which is good, meaning my Dad can still go to Gastroenterologist for this procedure - if I can explain properly)

    But I am puzzled, why don't these websites mention Colon-Rectal surgeon.

    From the name itself, one would think Colon-Rectal surgeon is more qualified to perform colonoscopy than a Gastroenterologist.

    Please clarify if possible.
     
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    Gastroenterologists are the ones who do colonoscopy, not surgeons..
     
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    Routine colonoscopies are performed by gastroenterologists. If anything is found that necessitates removal or further exploration then you may be referred to a colorectal surgeon. Surgeons do not do routine diagnostic procedures.
     
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