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Dr. Tandy Marie Agostini, MD is a gastroenterologist in Ithaca, NY specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Tandy Marie Agostini, MD is affiliated with Schuyler Hospital, Cayuga Health and CAYUGA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC.
1020 Craft Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
220 STEUBEN STREET
Montour Falls, NY 14865
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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. Tandy Marie Agostini, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency: Washington Hospital Center
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: New York
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Dr. Tandy Agostini is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. In Dr. Agostini's practice, she is particularly interested in peptic ulcer, liver disease, and colorectal cancer screening. She is professionally affiliated with Cayuga Health. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Montour Falls, NY. After completing medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine, Dr. Agostini performed her residency at Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University Medical Center.
