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• posted: Sep. 30, 2025
• Colonoscopy

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, but it is also one of the most preventable. Early detection through regular colonoscopies saves lives by Read More

• posted: Apr. 02, 2025
• Colonoscopy

At Forest Hills Gastroenterology, with locations in New York City, Forest Hills, NY, and Hollis, NY, Drs. Azeem Khan, Seyed Ali Khalessi Hosseini, and Dayna Panchal specialize in providing expert Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2024
• Colonoscopy

Undergoing a colonoscopy may not be the most pleasant experience, but it is a crucial one. Colonoscopies are screening tests for detecting colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions early. While Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2022
• Colonoscopy

You may have heard that after the age of 50, a colonoscopy is needed for checkups, but you may not really be sure why or what a colonoscopy does. A Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2022
• Colonoscopy

You may have heard that after the age of 50, a colonoscopy is needed for checkups, but you may not really be sure why or what a colonoscopy does. A Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2021
• Colonoscopy

Cancer is a severe problem for a lot of people. And with so many cancers plaguing people, you must take great care to examine your body for any signs of Read More

• posted: Mar. 11, 2021
• Colonoscopy

Even during the pandemic, it’s still important that you are focused on your colorectal health.  Since COVID-19 first appeared many people have forgone the necessary checkups for preventive care and screenings Read More

• posted: Feb. 22, 2018
• Colonoscopy

Find out why everyone should get routine colonoscopies once they reach 50 years old. While no one wants to believe that colorectal cancer can happen to them, colorectal cancer is the Read More

• posted: Oct. 03, 2017
• Colonoscopy

Colonoscopies offer an important way to protect your gastrointestinal health. New York City, NY, gastroenterologist Dr. Azeem Khan of Forest Hills Gastroenterology discusses the test and explains what doctors look Read More

• posted: Apr. 10, 2017
• Colonoscopy

Find out if everyone, at some point in time, should get a colonoscopy. While discussing who has had a colonoscopy probably won’t be the opener at your next cocktail party, it’s Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2016
• Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy helps find colon polyps, tumors, ulcers and areas of inflammation or bleeding. Dr. Samantha Nazareth and Dr. Azeem Khan at Forest Hills Gastroenterology, located in Forest Hills, NY, Read More