We are Board Certified Gastroenterologists providing exceptional care in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of digestive system diseases. We are the only Lakeland’s area licensed and accredited Gl outpatient facility. The Greenwood Endoscopy Center offers a safe, comfortable, easily accessible environment for Colonoscopy and Upper Endoscopy at about one-fourth the cost of a traditional hospital outpatient setting. Over 11,000 procedures performed last year! We believe our community and surrounding areas deserve the best – make sure you ask your physician for a referral to Digestive Disease Group for your screening or diagnostic colonoscopy, upper endoscopy or other Gl related care!
Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. But if everyone aged 50 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. The colon is the large intestine or large bowel. The rectum is the passageway that connects the colon to the anus. Both men and women are at risk for colorectal cancer.
Hemorrhoid Treatment with the CRH O'Regan System
Digestive Disease Group is now offering the CRH O’Regan System®. A simple, painless and effective way to treat hemorrhoids!
Hemorrhoids are nothing to be embarrassed about – in fact, about 50% of the population will suffer from them by the age of 50.
For many, ointments and creams will only mask symptoms to provide temporary relief. They do not address the root of the problem that is causing the pain, itching, bleeding, and overall discomfort.
If you’re serious about getting rid of hemorrhoids once and for all, it’s time to consider a definitive treatment.
The CRH O’Regan System®
The CRH O’Regan System® offers patients a painless, proven effective solution to the problems associated with hemorrhoids through a unique take on a procedure called hemorrhoid banding, or rubber band ligation.
Much less invasive than a surgical hemorrhoidectomy, hemorrhoid banding with the CRH O’Regan System®, is a simple treatment that can be performed in just minutes with little to no discomfort. There isn’t any prep or sedation and most patients are even able to return to work the same day.
How it Works
Gentle suction is used to place a small rubber band at the base of the hemorrhoid in an area where there aren’t any nerve endings. This only takes about 60 seconds. After a few days, the hemorrhoid will begin to shrink and fall off – you probably won’t even notice when it does!
Watch a video to learn more about the CRH O’Regan System®
To read more about how the CRH O’Regan System® can take care of your hemorrhoids once and for all, visit their website at www.crhsystem.com or call our office today to schedule an appointment and get back to living a more comfortable life!
Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus
Posted on March 19, 2019
Dr. Mason has been involved with Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus for several years, a non-profit organization founded and operated by his mother and father-in-law and located in the Stann Creek district in Belize, Central America. One of their primary goals is to provide free medical care to the village communities in Belize and maintain continuity of care to treat chronic medical conditions. All are welcome to help spread God’s love! Learn more by visiting https://kidzkonnect4jesus.org
Congratulations to the two Matts, Matthew S. Z. Bachinski, MD and Matthew A. Mason, MD on passing their GI Board Certification!
Posted on March 12, 2019
Congratulations to the two Matts, Matthew S. Z. Bachinski, MD and Matthew A. Mason, MD on passing their GI Board Certification. Physicians must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years and the Boards must be taken every 10 years. This makes the third set of Boards for Dr. Bachinski and the first for our newest physician, Dr. Mason. Congrats again to both of you for staying up to date on the latest in order to provide the best of care to our GI community!
The Good News and The Bad News About Colorectal Cancer
Posted on January 28, 2019
The American Cancer Society estimates that 145,600 new cases of colon or rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the United States during the current year and that the disease will claim the lives of more than 51,000 people. Those numbers in the Palmetto state are 2,166 and 829, according to the South Carolina Cancer Alliance.
THAT’S THE BAD NEWS … Click here to continue reading.
8 National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable in Baltimore Maryland on November 15
Posted on December 3, 2018
Dr. Bryan Green was invited to speak at the 2018 National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable in Baltimore Maryland on November 15. This is a national coalition co-supported by the American Cancer Society and CDC, which focuses on increasing colorectal cancer screening rates throughout the nation. He presented the results of an ongoing program in which gastroenterologists have partnered with the University of South Carolina Center for Colon Research to provide over 3,000 free screening colonoscopies to uninsured residents of South Carolina. He and the partners of Digestive Diseases Group were the first Gastroenterologists in South Carolina to begin to participate in the program when it began in 2008. Now it involves over 80 Gastroenterologists, 19 endoscopy facilities, 5 hospital systems, 12 pathology organizations and 13 anesthesiology organizations.
Endoscsopy Center Featured in Outpatient Surgery Magazine, September 2018
Posted on September 27, 2018
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10 Year Colon Cancer Prevention Study Results
Posted on July 22, 2018
Dr. Bryan Green of Digestive Disease Group presented the results of a 10 year colon cancer prevention study at the plenary session of the South Eastern Regional Colorectal Cancer Symposium in New Orleans June 2018. Dr. Green had spearheaded the study in his role as the President of the South Carolina Gastroenterology Association. The study was a partnership between South Carolina Gastroenterologists who volunteered to do free colonoscopies for underserved patients throughout the state and the Center for Colon Cancer Research at the University of South Carolina. This cooperation, the Colon Cancer Prevention Network (CCPN) has screened over 1,000 patients. Hundreds of precancerous colon polyps have been removed preventing cancers and saving lives.
