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.
Essential Healthcare Group
Essential Healthcare Group is a single specialty gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease) practice comprised of three providers: Harry Park, MD, Christopher Stanke, MD and Zach Manning, NP.
Our team at Essential Healthcare Group is dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the 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).
Our doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI care, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
51 Reviews
May 10, 2022
Apr 19, 2022
Dr. Stanke was very informative and understanding. He was easy to talk to as well as answered all my questions. I am very satisfied with my session with him.
Apr 14, 2022
Staff was super friendly. Dr. Stanke is easy to talk to. I had him before OMG closed their gastroenterology department. Glad he's still in town.
Apr 12, 2022
Dr Stanke is a very good Dr. He listened to my concerns and we discussed my issues without him rushing me out the door. Very personal. I would highly recommend him.
Apr 12, 2022
Very happy with my experience there. All staff is so nice.
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