Why You Should Choose an ASGE Member for Your Endoscopic Procedure ?
Having an ASGE member perform your endoscopy ensures that you are in the hands of someone who is highly trained. Physicians and surgeons who are members of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) have highly specialized training in endoscopic procedures of the digestive tract, including upper Gl (gastrointestinal) endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatog-raphy (ERCP), and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). ASGE members undergo a rigorous application and screening process and are recognized by the medicai community as knowledgeable, experienced experts in gastroenterology and Gl surgery who, in addition, have advanced training in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures.
ASGE Members Have Demonstrated Proof of Rigorous Endoscopic Training
For nearly six decades, the ASGE has set strict requirements for membership, including demonstrated training in Gl endoscopy. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is the only medical society that requires documentation of specific training in Gl endoscopic procedures.
ASGE Active Physician Members Have Met the Following Rigorous Requirements:
- Unlimited medical license;
- Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of a residency program;
- Documented evidence of formal training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy under the supervision of certified gastroenterologists or gastrointestinal surgeons - ASGE is the only society that requires evidence of such training; Finally, ASGE Active Members must provide evidence of professional competence through sponsorship by at least one member who has personal knowledge of the applicant’s endoscopic training and skills.
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How Will Your Gl Endoscopist Work With Your Primary Care Physician?
ASGE physicians usually work on referral from your primary care physician. Your Gl endoscopist will communicate with your primary care physician about the results of your endoscopic procedure. Together, they will determine what is appropriate for treatment, follow-up visits, and/or future endoscopic exams.
Is Your Physician an ASGE Member? Ask
Make the best choice. If you need an endoscopic procedure, ask your primary care doctor to recommend a gastroenterologist who is an ASGE member. ASGE members are distinctively qualified to perform the gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures your primary care physician or other healthcare provider recommends and to work with you and your primary care provider on issues of digestive health.
Find an Endoscopist in Your Area
The ASGE can help you find a Gl endoscopist in your area. lt's easy. Ali you need to do is visit the ASGE web site at www.asge.org and click on the Find an Endoscopist section. By typing in your zip code, the Find an Endoscopist
program will give you a list of the ASGE members in your área. And remember, you can always ask your physician if he or she is an ASGE member.
Need More Information on Endoscopy or Colonoscopy?
ASGE offers additional materials on Gl endoscopy and endoscopic procedures including brochures on Upper Gl Endoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy on the ASGE web site at www.asge.org as well as other useful information on digestive health and gastrointestinal problems.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: The preceding information is intended only to provide general information and not as a definitive basis for diagnosis or treatment in any particular case. It is very important that you consult your doctor about your specific condition.