DDAR News

Fidelis Care Participation

By Brian | May 6, 2019

We are pleased to announce that as of May 23, 2019 all of our physicians will be active with Fidelis Care.   To make an appointment, please call 845-354-3700 and speak with our secretarial staff.

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month

By Brian | May 1, 2019

Hepatitis Awareness Month May has been designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in concert with all public and private healthcare providers, are working to shed light on this hidden epidemic by raising awareness […]

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

By Brian | February 1, 2019

Early detection is vital, over 90% of all cases of colon cancer can be prevented with recommended screening. Despite its high incidence, colon cancer is one of the most detectable and, if found early enough, most treatable forms of cancer. […]

Living with Crohn’s Disease

By Brian | June 1, 2018

Crohn’s Disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects over 780,000 American.  The combination of the right medication management and lifestyle habits can help you manage your symptoms, and allow you to pursue your personal and professional goals. Here […]

New Guidelines for Screening Colonoscopies

By Brian | May 1, 2018

American Cancer Society recommends colon cancer screening at age 45 New guidelines from the American Cancer Society were released today recommending moving up colon cancer screening to age 45 for anyone who is average risk.  Previously, the recommendation was to […]

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

By Brian | March 1, 2018

Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year over 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more than 50,000 people die from it […]

Increasing Rate of Colon Cancer in Younger Adults

By Brian | March 1, 2017

 The American Cancer Society recently announced the results of their study which showed colorectal cancer rates have dramatically increased among younger adults, those born between 1960 and 1980 (Generation X) and those born between 1980’s to 2000’s (Millennials).  According to […]

Medical Specialty Group Homes

By Brian | January 1, 2017

There are over 60 million people suffering from Gastrointestinal Disorders in the United States today.  Their conditions range from the annoying complaints like constipation, gas or abdominal bloating to the ultra-serious conditions like Crohn’s/IBD, Pancreatitis or Esophageal Cancer.  A number […]

What I Need to Know About Diarrhea

By Brian | August 1, 2016

Diarrhea is frequent, loose and watery bowel movements. Stool contains what is left after your digestive system absorbs nutrients and fluids from what you eat and drink. If your body does not absorb the fluids, or if your digestive system […]

ACG: What Patients Need to Know Re: New Study Linking PPIs to Dementia

By Brian | February 1, 2016

A recent study plublished  by a German Health Plan suggested an association between Proton Pump Inhibitor use and dementia in the elderly.  The following statement was released by Anerican College of Gastroenterology President Kenneth R DeVault MD FACG,  “We appreciate and respect […]

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