March is colorectal cancer awareness month. This means an emphasis on the message "get screened for colon cancer" from both primary care physicians and the physicians of Borland Groover Clinic. If a person is 50 years old, or an African-American who is 45 years old or older it is time to schedule the first screening colonoscopy.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2022) – Borland Groover, North Florida’s leading gastroenterology provider, announced the grand opening of its newest state-of-the-art medical facility in St. Johns County. The 26,000 sq. ft. facility, located at 40 Groover Loop in St. Augustine, features a 13,000 sq ft. ambulatory surgery center on the first floor and 30 medical office exam rooms on the second floor. Grand opening activities included a ribbon cutting and an open house reception on February 9. The St.
What are patients saying about the care of the gastroenterologists, nurses and staff at Borland-Groover Clinic?
Dr. Lankarani represented Borland Groover Clinic during this year’s 10th annual anniversary meeting of the Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention (SGI) at Seoul (http://www.sgiw.org) to present current research information. Borland Groover clinic was among the other world leaders in the field of gastroenterology such as Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, UCLA Medical Center, Virginia Mason, University of North Carolina, M.D.
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, also known as spastic colon, causes constipation, diarrhea or alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea, in association with abdominal pain. This is a very common disorder that affects millions of people. While it more commonly occurs in adults, it can also affect children.
Our allergy testing and treatments are designed to get you feeling better as soon as possible, with same-day allergy testing to quickly understand what’s causing your discomfort. Once your allergy testing is completed, you’ll receive a personalized treatment plan for your allergies.
We are located in Orange Park and in the Bartram Park area of Jacksonville. You can have your allergy shots administered at either location.
Most people are familiar with the feeling - that burning sensation creeping up underneath your breastbone. It’s heartburn and, unfortunately, minor and occasional occurrences are a part of life for many Americans.
However, if heartburn is a regular occurrence for you, it’s time to get checked out.
Inflammatory bowel disease affects 1.4 million Americans, with the onset of symptoms appearing between ages 15-80. While research has not found an exact cause of IBD, it is thought to result from a combination of genetics, environmental factors and abnormal mucosal immune response.
When polyps are detected early and removed, colon cancer is prevented. Early detection is key to prevention.
-->Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. It is also one of the most preventable – but only if it’s caught in time.
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which the cells lining your lower esophagus become damaged, usually due to stomach acid exposure over a long period of time.
When you swallow, foods and liquids travel from your mouth through the esophagus to your stomach. At the end of the esophagus, there is a ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter, which closes tightly to keep stomach contents from rising back up.
