Dr. Edward L. Patterson Jr., MD is an adolescent medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ specializing in adolescent medicine, pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics. Dr. Edward L. Patterson Jr., MD is affiliated with Abrazo Community Health Network.
515 West Buckeye Road Suite 402
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
He has a state license in Arizona.
Licensed In: Arizona
Dr. Edward L. Patterson Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward L. Patterson Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$179
BEXSERO $150 |
FLULAVAL $15 |
Menveo $14 |
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Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd |
$52
APRISO $34 |
Moviprep $18 |
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SANOFI PASTEUR INC. |
$50
QUADRACEL $33 |
ADACEL $18 |
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QOL Medical, LLC |
$39
SUCRAID $39 |
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Retrophin, Inc. |
$29
(820) Cholbam $29 |
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Other |
$112
VAXELIS $27 |
AEMCOLO $25 |
ImmunoCAP $18 |
SYNAGIS $15 |
THINPREP $14 |
Other $13 |
Food and Beverage | $458 |
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Education | $5 |
Dr. Edward L. Patterson Jr., MD has received 21 research payments totaling $4,834.
Dr. Edward Patterson's specialties are pediatric gastroenterology, adolescent medicine, and general pediatrics. In his practice, he is particularly interested in gastrointestinal bleeding, colonoscopy, and abdominal pain. Dr. Patterson is professionally affiliated with Abrazo Community Health Network.