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Dr. Elie Ghoulam, MD, MS is a gastroenterologist in Quincy, IL specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from St. George's, University of London in 2016 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Elie Ghoulam, MD, MS is affiliated with Quincy Medical Group.
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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.
Dr. Elie Ghoulam, MD, MS graduated from St. George's, University of London in 2016. He completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Gastroenterology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: St. George's, University of London (2016)
Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Gastroenterology
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Elie Ghoulam, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Elie Ghoulam, MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 258 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Elie Ghoulam, MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Quincy, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elie Ghoulam, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Elie Ghoulam specializes in adult gastroenterology and practices in Quincy, IL and Rushville, IL. He attended St. George's, University of London and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU). His areas of expertise include portal hypertension, achalasia, and hepatitis. On average, patients gave Dr. Ghoulam a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His distinctions include: December Intern of the Month, St. Louis University School of Medicine; Emerging Liver Scholar, American Association of the Study of Liver Disease; and Liver Ambassador, American Association of the Study of Liver Disease. Dr. Ghoulam (or staff) speaks Arabic and French. Dr. Ghoulam is professionally affiliated with Quincy Medical Group. Dr. Ghoulam has an open panel in Quincy, IL according to Doctor.com.
