What’s the Difference Between a Colonoscopy and Stool-Based Tests?

March 8, 2024

Read Time: 4 Minutes Three Things to Know Colonoscopies allow providers to visually examine your colon for polyps and remove them, if necessary. This procedure requires sedation and bowel preparation but is considered the most ...

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What Is a Primary Care Provider or Physician? A primary care provider, or primary care physician (PCP), is what most people simply call their “doctor.” PCPs ensure that patients get ...

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Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children and adolescents, from birth to age 18. Our pediatricians provide care for children who have ...

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Phelps Health’s Respiratory Therapy Department provides diagnosis and treatment for patients who have problems with their breathing. The Pulmonary Function Lab offers a wide range of diagnostic tests and treatment ...

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