Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a study that allows the inside of the large intestine and the rectum to be examined using a flexible tube with a camera, to observe the lining and detect abnormalities.
What it is used for: It serves to evaluate lower digestive discomfort, changes in bowel habits, or bleeding, and is one of the tools for colon screening.
When is it considered? It is usually considered with digestive symptoms that require direct observation or as a screening study based on the specialist's assessment.
Which specialist performs it? The gastroenterologist and the endoscopist are the ones who carry out this study and provide guidance on its preparation and results. Discussing digestive symptoms with the specialist helps determine whether this examination is appropriate.
Data on 495 doctors who treat colonoscopy
Specialties that treat colonoscopy
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Doctors specialized in colonoscopy
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rabindranath García López
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Frequently asked questions
What is colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is a study that allows the inside of the large intestine and the rectum to be examined using a flexible tube with a camera, to observe the lining and detect abnormalities.
Which doctor treats colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, endoscopist, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, general practitioner, neurosurgeon, pediatrician, urologist, advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeon, specialist, gastroenterologist and endoscopist, gastrointestinal endoscopist, digestive endoscopy specialist.