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Dr. Enrique Hernandez-Sanchez, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Boca Raton, FL specializing in pediatric gastroenterology. He graduated from La Salle University, Mexican Faculty of Medicine in 1993 and has 31 years of experience.
9980 Central Park Boulevard N. Suite 316
Boca Raton, FL 33428
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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. Enrique Hernandez-Sanchez, MD graduated from La Salle University, Mexican Faculty of Medicine in 1993. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: La Salle University, Mexican Faculty of Medicine (1993)
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Enrique Hernandez-Sanchez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
QOL Medical, LLC |
$17,119
SUCRAID $17,119 |
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Prometheus Laboratories Inc. |
$2,349
Lotronex $2,103 |
Non-Covered-Product $41 |
$205 |
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AbbVie, Inc. |
$1,413
Humira $948 |
Creon $111 |
$354 |
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AbbVie Inc. |
$846
Humira $548 |
Skyrizi $243 |
$55 |
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Janssen Biotech, Inc. |
$323
REMICADE $187 |
STELARA $69 |
SIMPONI ARIA $53 |
SIMPONI $14 |
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Other |
$2,009
DUPIXENT $277 |
INFLECTRA $218 |
Uceris $115 |
STELARA $113 |
ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE $109 |
Other $1,178 |
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $8,000 |
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Consulting Fee | $7,325 |
Food and Beverage | $6,508 |
Honoraria | $2,100 |
Education | $126 |
Dr. Enrique Hernandez-Sanchez's specialty is pediatric gastroenterology. These areas are among his clinical interests: diarrhea, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and liver disease. Dr. Hernandez-Sanchez graduated from La Salle University, Mexican Faculty of Medicine. He is conversant in Spanish.