Drugs like Viagra May Decrease Colon Cancer Risk
A new Swedish study finds drugs like Viagra may help prevent colon cancer in men as well as improve the prognosis of patients with the disease.
Gastroenterology News
Boseman’s Death Marks Importance of Colon Cancer Screening at 45
In the wake of ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman’s death from colon cancer at age 43, we would like to emphasize the importance of being screened for colon cancer, especially if you are aged 45 and above or have a family history of colorectal cancer.
COVID-19 May Increase Colon Cancer Death Rates
Colon and breast cancer incidence may increase by 10,000 over the next decade, according to a recent article in the Washington Post. Because of coronavirus quarantine measures, thousands of life-saving, preventive screenings were canceled or postponed.
Meet Our Gastroenterologists
Our GI doctors and staff are well-trained and ready to assist you in any way possible.
Meet Our GI Doctors
Paul S. Chard
M.D.
Susie Ng Cohn
M.D.
E. Michael Darby
M.D.
Drew Schembre
M.D.
Neil H. Stollman
M.D.
Liana Vesga
M.D.
Silvia M. Villagomez
M.D.
Danny Wu
M.D.
Oakland’s Leading GI Specialists Dedicated to Patient Care
Our Oakland gastroenterologists and staff at East Bay Endosurgery Center are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in their 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). East Bay Endosurgery Center is skilled in performing a myriad of digestive procedures including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
Our adenoma detection rate (ADR), the rate at which our GI doctors identify adenomatous colon polyps, surpasses the national benchmark of 25 percent. See our scores.
Additionally, our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures.
Why is East Bay Endosurgery Center the leading GI group in Greater San Francisco?
- Convenient location near the Oakland Civic Center, off 980 and 880
- State-of-the-art endoscopy center
- Eight fellowship-trained gastroenterologists
- Late hours on weekdays for both office visits and procedures
- Same-day appointments for acute problems
Appointments within three days of routine consultations
For Your Visit
Our Oakland gastroenterologists and staff at East Bay Endosurgery Center 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 San Francisco area.
Patient Forms
At East Bay Endosurgery Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. Upon scheduling your procedure, a member of our staff will provide you with the required forms to fill out.
Insurance and Billing
East Bay Endosurgery Center accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover.