It was during the 1960s that the first design for colonoscope was developed at Tokyo University. ...
A colonoscopy can be done for various reasons. It can be done to detect the early stages of colon...
Hemorrhoids are not an easy disease. They are extremely painful and can lead up to other diseases...
For an entire race surviving on fast food and carbonated drinks, there is quite a lot to worry. A...
Endoscopy sounds very scary and the thought of an invasive camera going up our gastrointestinal t...
While we all have a few problems with our gut every now and then, you cannot always predict what ...
Our Goal is to exceed your expectations by providing exceptional care before, during, and after your visit with our office. We care for patients from around the state from our two office locations in Fuquay-Varina and Dunn, NC.
Our practice approaches patient care from a global perspective. To achieve the best and lasting outcomes we provide education, incorporate nutrition, lifestyle, and use the best quality products.
Gastrointestinal problems account for more hospitalizations in the U.S. than any other group of disorders. Take our quick colon cancer quiz to see if you may be at risk.
Testing for colon cancer just got easier. If you don’t already know, Cologuard is a new competing
technology for colon cancer screening that is simple and ease of use. It involves no prep, no
sedation, and most importantly, its effective. What exactly is Cologuard? Cologuard is a cancer
detection test. Specifically, it tests for genetic
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The practice of Kurt Vernon, MD, The GI Guy, is proud to announce that we have received a ‘Tier 1
Designation”, a high quality recognition from one of the nation’s largest health insurers – Blue
Cross Blue Shield of NC. BCBSNC Tiered Network utilizes administrative claims data to identify
high quality, low cost providers and
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