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Can a gastroenterologist do colonoscopies and biopsies?
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GI procedures: "yes", is the answer to both of your questions.
Answered 8/30/2013
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Yes: Gastroenterologists are the physicians who perform upper endoscopies (enter through mouth) and colonoscopies (enter from below). They routinely perform biopsies with the same instrument that allows them to visually inspect these areas (via a small camera).
Answered 8/30/2013
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Yes: Almost all gastroenterologists are qualified to perform colonoscopies.
Answered 10/28/2013
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