Dear patients and community, The physicians and team of Gastroenterology Consultants have been actively monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak and are regularly checking on updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. With recent developments and mandates from the State, we want you to […]
February’s Gut-Healthy Recipe of the Month This vegetable-heavy soup is sure to please both your taste buds and your GI system! When cold weather strikes, this soup is the perfect remedy to warm yourself back up. This recipe yields about 10 servings. Ingredients You’ll Need: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups chopped onions […]
Welcome, Megan King and Leah Walsh! Reno and Carson City, NV (February 12, 2020) – The physicians and staff of Gastroenterology Consultants, Reno-Carson’s largest digestive health and gastroenterology practice in Northern Nevada, are pleased to announce that Megan King, FNP-C and Leah Walsh, FNP, have both joined the practice. Both of these Nurse Practitioners come […]
January’s Gut-Healthy Recipe of the Month Looking for a new meal to add to your repertoire of gut healthy recipes? We’ve got one for you! This quinoa-chickpea mix with chicken and veggies is loaded with fun colors, fiber, and tons of nutrients that will delight both your tongue and tummy alike. The following recipe yields […]
Reviewed by Dr. Clark Harrison June marks the beginning of warm weather, outdoor activities, father’s day celebrations, and in Reno, the wild, west rodeo! But June is also Men’s Health Month, a month-long campaign meant to increase awareness about health issues that are important to men. When it comes to GI issues, everyone experiences some level […]
Reno, NV (June 3, 2019) – The physicians and staff of Gastroenterology Consultants proudly welcome Dr. Daniel R. Cummings to Northern Nevada and to the practice. Dr. Cummings is moving to the area from Placerville, CA. Prior to joining Gastroenterology Consultants, Dr. Cummings owned and operated his own practice in the Placerville area for the […]
Reviewed by Dr. Craig Sande Here’s the truth: a colonoscopy is the only cancer screening tool that can actually prevent the disease. But, we still believe the best test is the one that you or your friend, spouse or family member will get done. In Nevada, those screening tools are simply not being used as […]
Reviewed by Dr.Victor Chen Our colon cells grow so rapidly that our body actually replaces the entire lining of our colon about once a week. Sure, this means healthy intestines are constantly sloughing off older cells and repairing themselves. But, with so much growth, there’s the chance something can go wrong. When this happens, the […]
Tim Watkins, a Reno local, knew his family had a history of colon cancer, but he still waited to get screened. By the time he made it in, it was too late. When Tim Watkins woke up from his colonoscopy, he heard those three words no one ever wants to hear: “We found something.” That […]
Reviewed by Craig Sande, MD When we think of the battle between “good vs bad,” we don’t often think of the little guys in our guts. But, maybe we should. You, in fact, have trillions of bacteria residing in your own body — some that do their part to maintain the peace and some that […]
