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Dr. Rachel Niec, MD, PhD, MS is an oncologist in New York, NY specializing in oncology (cancer care). Dr. Rachel Niec, MD, PhD, MS is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL and MEMORIAL GASTROENTEROLOGY GROUP.
1275 York Avenue Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10065
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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.
She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and has a state license in New York.
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Rachel Niec, MD, PhD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Rachel Niec, MD, PhD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Qualcare, Oscar, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO), Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, Connecticare, Emblem, MVP, NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees, Aetna, Magnacare, United Healthcare, Oxford, Straight NY Medicaid, Cigna, Fidelis Medicare Advantage, Tricare, Healthfirst, Healthsmart, Healthfirst Medicare Advantage, First Health, Carrum Health, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, UMR, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Health Plus, Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, Empire Essential, Anthem, Beech Street, Ingrese su proveedor de seguros, Remove item, Programa de Salud World Trade Center (WTC), Estados de Blue Cross Blue Shield fuera de NY/NJ, Medicare Parte A y Parte B (Medicare tradicional), Planes no participantes con prestaciones fuera de la red, Blue Cross Blue Shield Nueva York and Programa de empleados federales Blue Cross Blue Shield.
According to our sources, Dr. Rachel Niec, MD, PhD, MS accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. Rachel Niec practices oncology (cancer care). She completed her residency training at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. She is professionally affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. According to Yext, Dr. Niec is currently accepting new patients at her office in New York, NY.
