San Gabriel Physicians Expand Practice to Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA (February 2020) – inSite Digestive Health Care is proud to announce its newest location at 709 North Hill Street, Suite 18 in Los Angeles, California. The new location is the second for physicians Ken D. Nguyen, M.D. and Tien-Chun “Tim” Chen, M.D., who opened
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inSite Digestive Health Care Welcomes John Zeroogian, M.D.
Physician Joins inSite Digestive Health Care in North Pasadena PASADENA, CA (FEBRUARY 2020) – inSite Digestive Health Care is proud to announce that John Zeroogian, M.D. has joined the group of physicians serving the community of Pasadena, California. Dr. Zeroogian is accepting patients for February 2020. Dr. Zeroogian has been a practicing Gastroenterologist in the
Read MoreinSite Digestive Health Care Introduces Office in Santa Barbara
Two Offices in Santa Barbara County Now Open SANTA BARBARA, CA (JANUARY 2020) – Santa Barbara Gastroenterology Consultants is the newest inSite Digestive Health Care affiliated practice. The Santa Barbara office is conveniently located at 2403 Castillo St., Suite 201 and the Santa Ynez office is located at 2050 Vibord Rd. The group is accepting
Read MoreFive Strategies to Avoid Digestive Distress This Holiday Season
During the holiday season, most people’s lives go from busy to hectic with all of the shopping, decorating, holiday parties, and of course, overeating. Add seasonal stress and a more relaxed mindset about food and you have a recipe for digestive disaster. On average, most Americans eat about 72 % more calories during the holiday
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day Resources
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year’s focus is on suicide prevention. Close to 800,000 people die each year due to suicide, and many more who attempt it. Let’s continue to raise awareness and play a part in helping prevent it. If you or someone you know is hurting, reach out and talk.
Read MoreDr. Jatinder Pruthi is Kicking Cancer in the Rear
Our very own Dr. Jatinder Pruthi was recently featured in Antelope Valley Hospital’s community newsletter! Dr. Pruthi has been a practicing Gastroenterologist and Liver Specialist for over 20 years. He graduated from the prestigious Government Medical College in Patiala in Punjab, India and completed his residency and fellowship in New York and Los Angeles. Today, Dr.
Read MoreOutpatient Surgery Centers Lower Costs
A push to save health care dollars and boost patient experience has propelled growth in outpatient surgery centers in the Tri-Counties and across the nation. Medicare has also taken steps to include more outpatient procedures on its list of reimbursable services, stoking demand. “One of the most important things talked about today is the health
Read MoreZantac (Ranitidine) Recall
Recently, pharmaceutical companies and the FDA became aware of the presence of a chemical called NDMA in many, but not all, batches of the acid reducer medication Zantac (generic name ranitidine), which many patients use to treat heartburn and other acid conditions. NMDA is also present in some foods and is considered a carcinogen (cancer
Read MoreStool Colors – What’s Normal?
Going number two is not exactly a dinner party conversation, but it’s one you might need to have with your Gastroenterologist if you experience constant irregularity or if you have questions or concerns. So let’s cut the *ahem* and talk about it – it’s a normal part of our digestive process and depending on your
Read MoreBest Moves to Help Digestion
You probably don’t need us to tell you that exercise is incredibly important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Exercise aids in weight loss, improves brain health and memory, and helps the production of endorphins, but did you know exercise is also incredibly important for aiding proper digestion? When done correctly, specific exercises and stretches can
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