At GI North, our patients are our sole focus. We are dedicated to attentive, individualized service where every patient receives the care and compassion they deserve at every visit.
Our practice offers experience and professionalism and utilizes the latest diagnostic technology for colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, and other colon cancer screening procedures. Our doctors’ and staff’s patient-focused care is designed to make every patient visit comfortable and all communication effective.
GI North is comprised of a team of diverse providers dedicated to compassionate, individualized care for every patient, every time.
Our doctors and staff work every day to offer the best clinical services in Georgia. The foundation of our patient-focused approach is compassion. Because we understand the importance of healthy living, we work together with our patients to develop individualized treatments to achieve better health.
Our skilled team of gastroenterologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurses, and technicians, who are all licensed and certified by the state of Georgia and relevant specialty boards, will provide your care. Our practice provides outstanding patient care using state-of-the-art technology.
At GI North, we are one team bringing excellence in patient care.
I had a colonoscopy here absolutely no issues a lot easier and less stressful than I thought it would be absolutely the best
I had a consultation with Dr. Jiang and was impressed with the way he took his time to answer all my questions and concerns. Very knowledgeable and personable.
Awesome experience! Compassionate and kind staff all around. I felt safe and cared for the entire visit.
Raven was very professional and was so nice to take the time to fully explain my procedure results and she is trying to help me through what sounds like will be an ongoing problem for me.
a specialist extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and bowels (large and small). You should see a GI Dr, no later than 45 years of age, or 40 if you have a family history of colon polyps or cancer. If you have symptoms of bloating, change in bm, trouble swallowing, abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, just to name a few common problems.
a stool test that can determine if you have colon cancer for people who do not have a family or personal history of colon polyps (which it does not detect) or colon cancer
It is the 2nd leading cause of death from cancer in both men and women. Affecting 5-6% of the population.
There is no science to support colon cleanse, but there are some risks so most traditional doctors would not recommend this procedure.
This is the only test to PREVENT colon cancer before it develops by removing small bumps called polyps that can grow into cancer silently.
Anal cancer is rare, and people who would be at risk are people who engage in receptive anal intercourse, have genital warts (HPV), women, HIV, smoking to name a few.
At least 3 bowel movements formed stool without difficulty evacuating
We all have hemorrhoids which are simply normal blood vessels in the area of the anus that can become irritated by a variety of things like staining, sitting, abnormal bowel movements i.e. diarrhea or constipation, age, pregnancy to name a few. They can swell, form a clot within the vessel, bleed, and itch.
