2800 Bahia Vista St, Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34239
941-373-9808
Gastroenterology
2401 University Pkwy #202, Sarasota, FL 34243
(941)360-2579
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Dr. Byju is a gastroenterologist who is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his Fellowship and Residency at the Tufts University School of Medicine and he completed his Bachelor or Medicine and Surgery at the University of Kerala. He has privileges at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
1219 S East Ave Suite 308, Sarasota, FL 34239
(941)366-4015
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Dr. Mitchel is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He completed his Fellowship at the University of California, Irvine and Veterans Administration Hospital and completed his Residency at the ​University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterologists and currently has privileges at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
An upper endoscopy, also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), is a procedure used to determine the cause of gastrointestinal disorders and symptoms including heartburn, Barrett's esophagus, the presence of hiatal hernias, the cause of abdominal pain, unexplained anemia, and the cause of swallowing difficulties, upper GI bleeding, and the presence of tumors or ulcers. An upper endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine).
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This procedure is the best option for a physician to determine the cause of bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, and it is also more accurate than an x-ray for detecting inflammation, ulcers and tumors of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Your doctor might use upper endoscopy to obtain a biopsy (small tissue samples) to distinguish between benign and malignant (cancerous) tissues.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a visual examination of the entire large intestine, also known as the colon. This exam is used to explore possible causes of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea and other intestinal problems. A colonoscopy is also used as a method of screening for colon cancer.
A gastroenterologist (GI) uses a lighted, flexible tube called a colonoscope that has a small video camera attached to the tip, allowing the GI doctor to view the inside of the entire colon. GI doctors can also sample tissue and/or remove polyps in the colon during a colonoscopy.
Men and women who are at average risk for colon cancer are advised to schedule regular colonoscopies starting at age 50 (age 45 for African Americans), and continue to get a colonoscopy at 10-year intervals thereafter to screen for colon cancer. Patients who have a family history of colon cancer, have inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD) or other risk factors for colon cancer may be advised to be screened earlier or at increased frequency.