IBS and IBD – What’s the difference between? We hear a lot about IBS and sometimes about IBD, so some people wonder, are these just different names for the same disorder?  While both affect the digestive tract, the answer is no and it helps to understand the differences: IBS is Irritable Bowel Syndrome It is...Read More

Premier Gastroenterologist Dr. Tamer Sargios discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).  Read More

Colon Health is Whole Body Health Maintaining your body’s overall health through healthy eating is something you often hear about, but sometimes it’s hard to convert this knowledge into a positive lifestyle. This post is going to explore why this is essential and the many different ways your diet and food choices have a tremendous...Read More

At Premier Medical Group, we care about our community. That’s why our physicians are donating a day of free colonoscopy screenings for those in need. We want people to know that health insurance should not be an obstacle to cancer screening. Colon Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States....Read More

The Silent Killer: How Plain Speaking About Colon Cancer Saves Lives Many of us are taught that it’s not polite to talk about bowels, the rectum or colon, our own or anyone else’s. Yet the truth is, if we keep quiet about these necessary and normal parts of the body, it may have serious –...Read More

Have your past New Year’s Resolutions succeeded? Here are some practical strategies that really work. If you are like most people, the idea of a New Year’s resolution is a very short-term affair. You resolve things like, “‘I’ll have a chocolate-free January”, or “I’ll give up carbs for the New Year.” The results generally are...Read More