Welcome
- Understanding Colon Cancer Screening
- Make the Best Choice for Your Endoscopic Procedure
- Understanding Upper Endoscopy
- Understanding Endoscopic Ultrasonography
- Understanding Colonoscopy
- Understanding Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Understanding Colon Polyps and Their Treatment
- Understanding Esophageal Dilation
- Understanding Capsule Endoscopy
- Understanding Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
- Ensuring the Safety of Your Endoscopic Procedure
- Understanding Diverticulosis
- Understanding Esophageal Testing or Manometry
- Understanding Minor Rectal Bleeding
- ERCP
- Understanding Bowel Preparation
- Understanding Barrett's Esophagus
- Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroenterologist & Endoscopy Center in
White Plains, NY That Exceeds Expectations
Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center of Westchester New York Endoscopy
The gastroenterology professionals at Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center of Westchester are pleased to welcome you to our practice. We want all our patients to be informed decision makers and fully understand any health issues you face. That's why we've developed a website loaded with valuable information about gastroenterology, endoscopy and digestive problems and treatments.
The Digestive Disease and Nutrition Center of Westchester Welcomes Dr. Rosemarie Arena.
Dr. Arena completed her bachelors of science at Villanova University. She then earned her medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her internship, internal medicine residency, and gastroenterology fellowship at Drexel University College of Medicine /Hahnemann University Hospital. She served as the chief fellow of her gastroenterology program. During residency and fellowship, she researched various gastrointestinal issues, such as Hepatitis C treatment and gastrointestinal motility. She has contributed several chapters to the updated Netter's gastroenterology collection.
Colorectal Cancer is Preventable, Treatable, Beatable!
Drs. Rosemarin, Roston, and Noyer take the lead in this crusade at our new state-of-the-art New York Endoscopy Center. If you are over 50 or have a family history of colorectal cancer, talk to your doctor about getting screened today.
Screening saves lives. At the New York Endoscopy Center our board certified doctors, together with our experienced and caring staff, provide the quality care that makes a procedure not only bearable, but a pleasant and rewarding experience.
What Is Colorectal Cancer Screening?
A screening test is used to look for a disease when a person doesn't have symptoms. (When a person has symptoms, diagnostic tests are used to find out the cause of the symptoms.)
Colorectal cancer almost always develops from precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps, so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening tests can also find colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best.
When Should I Begin to Get Screened?
You should begin screening for colorectal cancer soon after turning 50, then continue getting screened at regular intervals. However, you may need to be tested earlier than 50, or more often than other people, if-
- You or a close relative have had colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer.
- You have an inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
- You have a genetic syndrome such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome).
If you think you are at increased risk for colorectal cancer, speak with your doctor about-
- When to begin screening?
- Which test is right for you?
- How often to get tested?
Questions? Call us at (914) 683-1555 and make an appointment to speak to one of our board certified physicians.