Gastroenterologists typically do colonoscopies in the community. Family doctors will sometimes do flexible sigmoidoscopy but aren't qualified for full colonoscopy. Colorectal surgeons will also perform colonoscopy. read more
In other words, a colonoscopy performed by any of these types of doctor reduces the risk for colorectal cancer death—but this study suggests that when it’s performed by a gasteroenterologist, specifically, the risk for colorectal cancer death is lowest of all. read more
TUESDAY, June 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- The doctor performing your colonoscopy makes a difference in whether you'll develop colon cancer or die from it, a new study finds. Colonoscopy saves lives, and "high quality" colonoscopies save even more, the study authors said. read more