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A member asked:
Who usually performs colonoscopies, gastroenterologists or colon and rectal surgeons?
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Both: Depends on whose available within your community.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Both: Both do however if a mass is there the colon and rectal surgeon can take care of it. In addition a colorectal surgeon would be more agressive at removing a polyp whereas a GI may be more apt to recommend surgery. This is based on personal experience. Fyi colonoscopy was pioneered by a general and cardiothoracic surgeon at beth israel in ny. Dr wolff and dr shinya invented polypectomy.
Answered 9/6/2020
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Both: Both perform colonoscopies. Gastroenterologists typically perform more on average.
Answered 12/12/2012
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