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Dr. Erica Kimberly Park, MD is a gastroenterologist in Columbus, OH specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Erica Kimberly Park, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University (OSU) Wexner Medical Center and OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.
181 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
410 W 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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. Erica Kimberly Park, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2017. She has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (2017)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Erica Park works as an adult gastroenterology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Park include pancreas problems, gallbladder problems, and colonoscopy. She is affiliated with Ohio State University (OSU) Wexner Medical Center. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine.