Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Residency : State University of New York, Stony Brook
Fellowship : Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York (one of the nation's premier Gastroenterology teaching facilities.)
He is also a member of the AGA, the ASGE, the ACG, and Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Dr. Waraich has specialized in managing all forms of gastrointestinal problems and GI procedures,
especially screening, pre-emptive and corrective procedure like Colonoscopy, Endoscopy and ERCP. He
has a special interest in treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis),
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, prevention of Colon Cancer,
Hepatitis C and management of Cirrhosis.
He has over 20 years of experience in Gastroenterology & Hepatology; and has performed more than
20,000 GI procedures. He provides evidence based and highly
focused patient treatment.
Combines upper
gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and x rays
to treat problems of the bile and pancreatic
ducts. ERCP is also used to diagnose problems,
but the availability of non-invasive tests
such as magnetic resonance cholangiography
has allowed ERCP to be used primarily for
cases in which it is expected that treatment
will be delivered during the procedure
A lighted flexible endoscope is used to view the
esophagus, stomach and duodenum to diagnose ulcers, abnormal
growths, precancerous conditions, bowel obstruction, inflammation
and hiatal hernia.
A procedure used to see inside the colon and
rectum to detect inflamed tissue, ulcers, abnormal growths and
polyps. Some polyps can be removed during
screening.
The amount of experience your doctor has treating certain
conditions is a good indicator of results. In other words, the
more experience, the better the results.
At Palmetto Gastroenterology & Hepatology we provide care to
almost 4000 people; every year; with digestive disorders and
conditions, including Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative
Colitis, Abdominal Pain, Celiac Disease, Reflux Disease and
Esophageal Disorders.
In the same way the more experience your doctor has in
performing specific procedures like Colonoscopy and Endoscopies,
the better the results. According to American Society for
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, a physician should perform at least
100 Colonoscopies annually. At PGH our Gastroenterologist
performs more than 700 of these procedures and 700 or more
Endoscopies along with ERCPs, annually. Collectively more than
18,000 procedures have been performed by our Gastroenterologist
over the years.
At Palmetto Gastroenterology & Hepatology (PGH) we pledge to
practice evidence based medicine. This means that we incorporate
national guideline and best practices into all our patient care
decisions.
To be the premier Gastroenterology practice in Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) by addressing each individual patient problem and improving their quality of life by delivering quality healthcare services, treatments and management.
Our Statment
Improving Life
Our Aspirations
To provide premium gastroenterology services for our patients.
To care for our patients in a safe, compassionate manner by providing evidence-
based medicine.
We meet patient needs and strive to provide quality service to our
patients. Our patients and their needs are the focal point of every decision
and action we take.
We do this by striving for excellence in understanding, anticipating and
serving our patients.
Specialist in Gastroenterology
We specialize in diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acid reflux, esophageal disorders, colon cancer prevention, hepatitis, among other digestive disorders. Our Gastroenterologist is Board Certified and has completed a 3 year training in GI in addition to an Internal Medicine residency and specializes in procedures like Colonoscopies, Endoscopies and ERCP etc. He has performed over 18,000 such procedures.
It is easy to assume that all physicians and practices deliver the
same high quality medical services.
In fact, many people select a
doctor simply by using their insurance directory to find a medical practice
in a convenient location.
But how can you be certain you have choosen one of the best medical providers
for your GI care?
At Palmetto Gastroenterology & Hepatology (PGH), you can be confident that you will
receive premier medical care for all types of digestive system
diseases and conditions.
At Palmetto Gastroenterology & Hepatology (PGH) our
Gastroenterologist is Board-Certified with three years of GI
training in addition to internal medicine residency.
Gastroenterologists also receive specialized training in
endoscopy, a diagnostic procedure which uses flexible, lighted
tube with a built-in video camera to examine the inside of the
digestive/intestinal tract.
Studies have shown that Gastroenterologists perform higher
quality Colonoscopy screenings and other consultative services
when compared to other types of physicians.
Non-gastroenterologists are five times more likely to miss
Colo-rectal Cancer during Colonoscopy than
Gastroenterologists.
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