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Dr. Chris A. Liacouras, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Chris A. Liacouras, MD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
3401 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
550 S. Goddard Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
819 Baltimore Pike
Glen Mills, PA 19342
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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. Chris A. Liacouras, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Pediatric Gastroenterology - American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Residency: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Board Certification: National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Pediatric Gastroenterology - American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Chris A. Liacouras, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Chris A. Liacouras, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.44 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chris A. Liacouras, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chris A. Liacouras, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$20,239
DUPIXENT $20,239 |
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$10,457
Fluticasone propionate Orodispersible Tablet $2,125 |
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$3,377
DUPIXENT $3,377 |
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SUCRAID $886 |
XIFAXAN $24 |
NON-PRODUCT $15 |
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Dr. Chris Liacouras is a specialist in pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics in Philadelphia, PA. He is rated 3.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients.
