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    Avamar Gastroenterology and Center for Endoscopy
     

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    9225 East Market St.

    Warren, Ohio 44484

    Ph: 330.372.7470
    Fax: 330.372.7480

    www.AvamarFoundation.org

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    "The Risks and Perils of Obamacare" appeared in the following publications:

     

    The Tribune Chornicle, Warren, OH  10/14 & 11/4/12

     

    The Vindicator, Youngtown, OH  10/14 & 11/4/12

     

    The Daily Caller,  10/19/12  Click Here to Read

     

    Fox News, 10/19/12, Megyn Kelly and Dr. Marc Siegel 

    CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO

     

    Fox Business, 10/22/12 interviewed by Gerri Willis on the The Willis Report program.

    CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO

     

    The Risks and Perils of Obamacare

    2010 Is Obamacare the solution? Doctors are concerned
    The commitment to our patients is the guiding principle of our profession. Tragically, the Affordable Care Act abrogated that commitment. We therefore had an obligation to inform our patients of that fact.
    CLICK HERE TO READ

    2013 Colonoscopy - Facts the NY Times Omitted - NY Times
    On June 2, 2013, the New York Times published an article: Colonoscopies Explain Why U.S. Leads the World in Health Expenditures - NYTimes.com.
    CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE

    The author chose colonoscopy as a case study. Facts are misrepresented and the article seems like a veiled preparation for the anticipated rationing of medical services in the context of the Affordable Care Act. Since then other articles have appeared, in the Washington Post and USA Today, denouncing payments to physicians for procedures such as colonoscopy.

     

    CLICK HERE TO READ Dr. Naffah's ARTICLE
     

    CLICK HERE TO READ Dr. Naffah's PUBLICATION

    2012 - The Risks and Perils of Obamacare

    The article was published on the eve of President Obama’s 2012 reelection. It denounces the true intent of the Affordable Care Act and decries its consequences. It received national attention. - CLICK HERE TO READ 

    2015 - Letter on colonoscopy reimbursement cuts

    In the summer of 2015, CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) announced “proposed cuts in reimbursement for colonoscopy”. The proposed cuts reached a whopping 19%. Along with other measures adopted in the context of the Affordable Care Act, such cuts contribute to crippling independent practices and forcing physicians into hospital employment. Sadly, the denunciation of that ruling by our professional associations amounted to little more than condolences. As predicted, the proposed cuts were ratified, albeit with a meager reduction, now reaching 17%.

     

    CLICK HERE TO READ LETTER

    2016 - Quality Affordable  Care, the Leitmotif
    Deep cuts and deterioration in the provision of care have been dressed up in baubles. 
    CLICK HERE TO READ

    2016 - Letter to Reince Priebus
    A plea to the Republican Party in the throes of the 2016 presidential campaign.
    CLICK HERE TO READ

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    Gastroenterology Practice
    Comprehensive Approach

     

    Our practice encompasses all aspects of digestive disease: disorders of the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestine; disorders of the liver; and disorders of the pancreas and of the biliary system. A comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disease is fundamental. The digestive organs are intimately connected. Their interrelationships are complex, and in disease states, disruptions must be thoroughly investigated and properly diagnosed.

     

    We work closely with general practitioners, internists, medical subspecialists, and surgeons to provide our patients with convenient, optimal care.

    Endoscopy

     

    The practice of gastroenterology involves the use of many tests, primarily endoscopic procedures. Endoscopy enables direct viewing of a large portion of the gastrointestinal tract and is used both for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Endoscopy is highly accurate in the hands of a properly trained and experienced specialist.

     

    Though important, endoscopy is not a substitute for a medical evaluation. We believe that each patient is entitled to a full evaluation and the rendering of a medical opinion.

    Appointments

     

    Please call 330.372.7470 during business hours to schedule an appointment.

    Emergencies

     

    Our physicians and his staff may be reached after hours and on weekends for any emergencies. Please call the office number: 330.372.7470. Your call will be forwarded to the answering service. We ask that you reserve non-emergencies for regular business hours.

    Education & Evaluation

     

    We educate our patients about their condition whether it is simple (e.g. irritable bowel, hemorrhoids) or complex (e.g. recurrent pancreatitis, chronic active hepatitis). Both the physician and his trained staff participate in the education process. You are encouraged to ask questions. At the end of your evaluation, we will provide you and the physician who referred you with a complete report describing findings, treatment, and any recommendations for follow-up.

    Affiliations

     

    Our physicians have privileges in both of Warren’s hospitals: Trumbull Memorial Hospital and St. Joseph Health Center.

     

    Insurance

     

    We are a member of most plans. We also accept assignment for Medicare and Medicaid.

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