Colonoscopy is the gold standard screening exam used to look for colorectal cancer (commonly referred to as colon cancer) that is recommended in patients without symptoms aged 45 or over (or earlier depending on risk factors such as family history, polyps, and other factors) that should be discussed with your local gastroenterologist. Coloscopy is used to look for polyps or other growths in the colon with the goal of prevention and early diagnosis of colon cancer. Our physicians use a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope. This device, about as thick around as a finger, has a video camera on its tip and sends images to a video monitor, where the doctor can observe its trip from your rectum to the deepest part of your colon. Colonoscopy is also used to evaluate patients with a wide array of digestive symptoms, including rectal bleeding, chronic diarrhea, chronic constipation as well as many other symptoms as part of a complete evaluation for a proper diagnosis. Read more: https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/procedures/colonoscopy-doctor-nyc/ For more information about Manhattan Gastroenterology practice or to schedule an appointment, please contact our Union Square office at (212) 378-9983 or our Manhattan`s Upper East Side office at (212) 427-8761. Manhattan Gastroenterology Union Square Office: 55 W. 17th St, Ste 102, New York, NY 10011 (212) 378-9983 https://www.manhattangastroenterology.com/ https://manhattan-gastroenterology.business.site/ Working Hours: Monday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday:CLOSED Sunday:CLOSED Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/iyoSymzvWrhou8EG8 https://plus.codes/87G8P2Q4+M4 New York Nearby Locations: Gramercy Park | Rose Hill | Kips Bay | Nomad | Murray Hill | Koreatown 10010 | 10016 | 10453 | 10017 Upper East Side Office: 983 Park Ave, Ste 1D, New York, NY 10028 (212) 427-8761 https://manhattangastroenterology.business.site/ Working Hours: Monday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/6m8pgy24rDzCxTxX6 https://plus.codes/87G8Q2HR+7R New York Nearby Locations: Yorkville | Manhattan Valley | Lenox Hill | Sutton Place | Carnegie Hill | East Harlem 10028 | 10025 | 10021| 10022 | 10029 Payment: cash, check, credit cards.