We are very pleased to announce that all Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates providers will be considered in-network with Peach State Ambetter insurance plans effective January 1, 2021. This wil…
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By: Dr. Asiya Shakir Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has left our most vulnerable families without essentials like their specialty formulas. We have heard stories about naked formula she…
Continue ReadingYes. Even Celebrities Have to Do It
Music, film and TV star, Will Smith, decided he could no longer delay the inevitable. At age 51, and at the direction of his physician, he underwent his first colonoscopy. This humorous and info…
Continue ReadingCologuard® vs. Colonoscopy
If you’ve watched television for more than an hour, you’ve probably seen an ad for Cologuard®, an at-home test promoted as a substitute for a screening colonoscopy. Because colorectal cance…
Continue ReadingWhat Color is Your Food?
You can keep your family healthy by adding color and taste to every meal. Sometimes we tend to eat the same or similar things over and over again and slip into so-called ‘food ruts’. One way…
Continue ReadingShould You Be Worried About Frequent Heartburn?
It is common to experience a little heartburn after eating spicy foods or drinking alcohol. It may feel like chest pain or burning after eating, a sour taste in the back of the throat or hoarsen…
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