Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer affecting Americans. Every year about 140,000 people will be diagnosed with the cancer and if not treated the cancer can be fatal. Luckily, colorectal cancer is highly preventable and there are many steps that one can take to help mitigate the development of colorectal cancer. [...]
Surprisingly, a lot of colonoscopies that are performed in the U.S. are not always performed by a gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders and is best doctor for colonoscopies. On the other hand, a primary care doctor and general surgeon generally do screenings [...]
Halloween is upon us and the stores are full of candy to greet the holiday. Following Halloween, all of the candy will be on sale and the pantry will be stocked with treats. The kids may be able to stomach the high sugar content and mix of syrups and coloring, but it is probably [...]
Once it’s present, stomach cancer can be difficult to recognize or track. GI Specialist Dr. Peyton Berookim has several awards and years of experience to properly differentiate digestive tract illnesses and symptoms. Stomach cancer can be treated if recognized early on, but if caught too late after it has spread, it cannot be cured [...]
Considered by many patients to be the best gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, Dr. Berookim finds one of the most common concerns for patients is colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer, in particular, is one of the least talked about cancers but is just as life-threatening. Our institute believes in advocating for cancer awareness and has provided [...]
