Dr Recomendation for Colonoscopy

I have a gene for Lynch syndrome, a form of hereditary colon (and other) cancers. I use Dr. Badr at Presby Plano for my colonoscopies.

6200 W. Parker Road, Suite 106
Plano, Texas 75093
Phone# ###-###-####

I've had several colonoscopies, and his was the easiest (easiest 'clean-out' stage & best dosing of anaesthesia -- wasn't sleepy afterwards).

Also, have you considered genetic testing or spoken to a really knowledgable hereditary cancer doc? There are different forms of hereditary colon cancer, and some put you at risk for other specific forms of cancer. I've worked with the hereditary cancer institute at Creighton U. in Nebraska (your primary doctor could send blood samples and family history to them for analysis) and received specific guidelines for what sort of screening tests (in addition to colonoscopies) I should receive and how often. I'm a huge believer in screening, because most cancers are very treatable in the early stages. My dad has had 6 completely separate (i.e. not one spread from the other) tumors in various places and he's currently cancer free and has only needed chemo twice -- because all but the first 2 were caught in the very early stages b/c he knew about his disease and undergoes very frequent screenings.

Good luck!

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I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Madala in McKinney/Allen. My sister has been to two GI's and not had NEAR the thoroughness and attention as I got from Madala. She was very thorough! I was very confident in her.

http://www.ratemds.com/doctor-ratings/92250/TX/McKinney/M...

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Dr. Macaluso (not sure of spelling) he is in plano and at medical city. He is AWESOME he saved my moms life and my husband has used him also.

hth
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I second Dr David Parks. I went to him like 6 years ago for a colonoscopy. He also (or had) an office in Presby Plano Hospital

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I second Dr. Badr. He is great...I have sent my husband and mother to him and they have been very happy as well.

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My husband I have both had colonoscopies with Dr. Jason Edling in Plano. He is with Texas Digestive Disease Consultants off Parker Rd. across from Plano Presby. He's very thorough and takes time to discuss the issues. His number is ###-###-####. Glad you are getting this taken care of, and best of luck!

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Dr. Do at Plano Presby is one of my favorite doctors. More thorough than anyone I've ever been to.

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I just had one done by Dr Agha for the same reasons last week. He was great. He has an office near Willow Bend Mall. This is also where they do the procedures too. The prep and procedure were not bad at all. The prep was the hardest part, but not horrible at all. Good luck!

Dr. Jabour in Frisco. Jabbour, Salim H MD - Jabbour Salim H MD
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1705 Ohio Dr, #100, Plano, TX 75093

I Don't have any recs, but just wanted to applaude you for getting screened. Way to go!

I also have a family history of colon cancer & I went to Dr. Wyn D. Nguyen of the Colorectal Specialists of Dallas. His office is at 2821 E President George Bush Hwy, Ste 309, Richardson, Tx 75082. His number is ###-###-####

I think you would be very happy with him. He is very nice and so are the people that work in his office.

Dr. Robert Cloud - http://www.colonandrectalsurgery.com/
He has been voted "D" Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas 2001,2002,2003,2004,2006,2007. His office is right off 75 & Forest behind Medical City. You will love him!

I was in the same boat. I had 2 family members (both on my mothers side) with colon cancer. I went to see Dr Abraham in Plano. I told her about my family history and although I could tell that she wasn't that worried, she still schuduled me for a colonoscopy. Well, they found something, but luckly it was before it was bad. She was a great doctor. The colonoscopy took place at an offsite facility in Plano that was wonderful. The IV didn't even hurt!!! They knew what they were doing!!
If you have any questions let me know. Its a good thing to get checked out...even when your young!!!

Haven't a colonoscopy yet, but have seen Dr. David Park for other GI issues for the last 4-5 years. His office is in Plano just east of the DNT on Spring Valley. ###-###-####.
Jen D.-Frisco

E.,
I have been going to Dr. Badr for the past 6 years.
I would HIGHLY recommend him!
I see that Cynthia T. has already given you all of information.
Good Luck.
H. G

Dr.Steve Gadol in Richardson is excellent. Harvard trained and very thorough. He is a top notch doctor.
Office number is ###-###-####.
Good luck!

One of the best in the area, is actually a bit further south (Forest & 75) - Dr. Cloud. He is located across the street from Medical City, and has been written about many times.

Good Luck,
S.