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Dr. Sarah Stapleton Bernards, MD is a gastroenterologist in Kirkland, WA specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Sarah Stapleton Bernards, MD is affiliated with Evergreen Health and Gastro Health.
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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. Sarah Stapleton Bernards, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certified, Gastroenterology and has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certified, Gastroenterology
Licensed In: Washington
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Dr. Sarah Bernards is an adult gastroenterology specialist in Kirkland, WA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bernards include indigestion, polyps, and celiac disease. She is professionally affiliated with Evergreen Health and Gastro Health. After attending the University of Washington School of Medicine, Dr. Bernards completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
