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Dr. Brendan Thomas Campbell, MD, MPH, FACS is a pediatric general surgeon in Hartford, CT specializing in pediatric general surgery. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Brendan Thomas Campbell, MD, MPH, FACS is affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Trinity Health of New England, Hartford Hospital, Hartford Healthcare and CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY GROUP, INC.
282 WASHINGTON STREET
Hartford, CT 06106
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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. Brendan Thomas Campbell, MD, MPH, FACS graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed residency at UNC Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Surgery American Board of Surgery Subspecialty and has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Residency: UNC Hospitals (2000)
Board Certification: Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Surgery American Board of Surgery Subspecialty (2008)
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Brendan Thomas Campbell, MD, MPH, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Brendan Thomas Campbell, MD, MPH, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Coventry, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.
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Dr. Brendan Campbell practices pediatric general surgery in Hartford, CT. Dr. Campbell's areas of expertise include the following: colonoscopy and general surgery. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford Hospital, and Trinity Health of New England. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Campbell trained at UNC Hospitals for residency. He takes Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Hartford, CT.
