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Dr. Naomi D. Chou, MD is a gastroenterologist in Issaquah, WA specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2017 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Naomi D. Chou, MD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center and Providence.
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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. Naomi D. Chou, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2017. She completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2020)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Washington
Dr. Naomi D. Chou, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Naomi D. Chou, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Ambetter, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Naomi D. Chou, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Naomi D. Chou, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 30 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Naomi D. Chou, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Issaquah, WA.
Dr. Naomi Chou specializes in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Chou is a graduate of Duke University School of Medicine. Her residency was performed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Chou include achalasia, feeding tube insertion, and celiac disease. The average patient rating for Dr. Chou is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Chou usually is in-network for HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence, PacMed Clinics, and Swedish Medical Center. Her practice in Issaquah, WA is open to new patients as reported by Swedish Medical Center.
