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ASGE is the pre-eminent organization dedicated to endoscopy and the prevention of colorectal cancer through proper screening. We want to provide you the best option for gastrointestinal healthcare and be the most useful resource of digestive health information.

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What to ask your doctor
1.   Are you a licensed medical doctor?
2.   Have you had formal training in GI endoscopy?
3.   Is your rate of cecal (total colon) intubation greater than 90%?
4.   Do you perform more than 100 colonoscopies annually?
5.   Do you have endoscopic privileges at a licensed health care facility or hospital?
6.   Is polypectomy (polyp removal) routinely performed during elective colonoscopy? ...more>>
 

 
 
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ASGE members specialize in endoscopy, which encompasses colon cancer screening, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy and other procedures relating to maintaining your digestive health.

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