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Dr. Peyton P. Berookim is Beverly Hills' premier Gastroenterologist. The Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California specializes in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system and liver as well as disorders of the digestive tract

Beverly Hills, CA (prHWY.com) July 30, 2012 - Dr. Peyton P. Berookim is Beverly Hills' premier Gastroenterologist. The Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California specializes in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system and liver as well as disorders of the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), liver and pancreas. The team at Dr. Berookim's office are professional and committed to the highest level of care for every patient. The facilities are state-of-the-art, and the staff is happy to assist you in any way they can.

Disorders of the digestive track are some of the most common, yet they are also some of the most difficult to diagnose. The procedures that Gastroenterologists perform are highly specific, and they require a high level of accurate detection and precision. Dr. Peyton Berookim is an upper endoscopy specialist. Upper Endoscopy (EGD) is commonly used to evaluate patients experiencing persistent esophageal reflux, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), chronic indigestion or stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms. Another common procedure is Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy. Capsule Endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the middle part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the three portions of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum).

Colonoscopy is a very important procedure and needs to be completed with a concerted attention to detail. Dr. Berookim is an expert when it comes to performing thorough colonoscopies. This procedure is when a gastroenterologist uses a special kind of endoscope (long, flexible, lighted tube) called a colonoscope to view the inside of the entire large intestine (colon) and rectum. Experts agree that colonoscopy is the "gold standard" for diagnosing colon cancer and the most important diagnostic tool for a number of important and common conditions such as bloody stools, rectal bleeding or pain, change in bowel habits, or persistent diarrhea. Flexible Sigmoidoscopy is a 10 minute procedure that allows your doctor to examine the lining of the rectum and a portion of the colon (large intestine) by inserting a flexible tube about the thickness of your finger into the anus and slowly advancing it into the rectum and lower part of the colon. Doctors may use flexible sigmoidoscopy, to determine the cause of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation or look for signs of cancer. With flexible sigmoidoscopy, the physician can see bleeding, inflammation, abnormal growths, and ulcers in the descending colon and rectum. Flexible sigmoidoscopy is not sufficient to detect polyps or cancer in the ascending or transverse colon (two-thirds of the colon).

Don't wait another second. Make an appointment with Dr. Berookim today. Feel free to call his office at (310) 271-1122 to set up a consultation with the doctor. The Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California is located conveniently in Beverly Hills, California. Contact Dr. Berookim, and his staff will be happy to answer any and all of your questions.

More info: Dr. Peyton P. Berookim MD is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology practicing at Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California in Beverly Hills & Santa Monica, CA.

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Contact:
9735 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 241
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
phone: 310-271-1122

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