42.6 F
New York
Friday, March 29, 2024

Lenox Health Greenwich Village Opens State-of-The-Art Endoscopy Suite 

Related Articles

-Advertisement-

Must read

Edited by: TJVNews.com

Lenox Health Greenwich Village (LHGV) has opened a brand new, state-of-the-art endoscopy suite, as part of Northwell Health’s commitment to bring more clinical patient services to the West Village. The 3,000-square-foot space, which cost $1.49 million to build, includes two procedure rooms equipped with the latest technology to perform various endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures, as well as with patient friendly pre-op and recovery areas.

This newest addition to LHGV offers care to patients who are experiencing a host of gastrointestinal issues. Endoscopy services are typically utilized to find causes for symptoms like acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain or bloating, bleeding, and inflammation. In addition, it can aid in the life-saving early detection of esophageal and gastric cancers.

Colonoscopies are critical for evaluating the large intestine for common conditions, including unusual growths, inflamed tissue, ulcers, hemorrhoids, and abnormal bowel movements. Colonoscopies are recommended for anyone over the age of 45 and earlier for those with a family history of colon cancer – the third most common cancer in the United States.

“We are delighted to expand Northwell Health’s world-class gastroenterological expertise to a convenient location at the heart of the West Village,” said Arun Swaminath, MD, chief of gastroenterology and director of the inflammatory bowel disease program at Lenox Hill Hospital. “With a prominent and diverse team of specialists, we will be able to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to people within this community and across New York City.”

Since LHGV is part of Northwell Health, New York’s largest healthcare provider, after confirming a diagnosis, doctors are able to provide patients with access to a vast multidisciplinary network of outpatient, inpatient and surgical programs at convenient locations throughout Manhattan and beyond. All of the health system’s hospitals, treatment centers and physician practices share electronic medical records to allow for efficient, seamless and integrated care.

Northwell Health’s division of gastroenterology is recognized globally for its clinical, technical and research expertise. It offers screening, diagnosis, and advanced treatment of gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic disorders. The division’s areas of excellence include motility, therapeutic endoscopy, gastrointestinal cancers, cancer genetics, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic diseases, endoscopic surgery, and obesity care.

According to U.S. News and World Report’s most recent rankings, four facilities – including Lenox Hill Hospital – were designated as “high preforming” for gastroenterology and GI surgery and another facility was ranked in the top 50 in the nation.

About Lenox Health Greenwich Village

Lenox Health Greenwich Village (LHGV), a division of Lenox Hill Hospital, is a state-of-the-art health and wellness medical complex representing a new model of community-based care. The facility includes a full-service 24-hour emergency department, a patient service center for blood collection, ​an outpatient imaging center, an innovative ambulatory surgery center, an orthopedic suite offering a comprehensive range of services for conditions affecting bones and joints, a cutting-edge spine center, a physical medicine and rehabilitation program, as well as a brand new endoscopy suite offering more than a dozen types of endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. LHGV is consistently recognized as a leader in LGBTQ healthcare equality by the Human Rights Campaign’s annual Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) for its inclusive and equitable care of the LGBTQ community. Its emergency department earned the 2022 Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association for exceptional performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research. For more information, go to www.northwell.edu/lenox-health-greenwich-village

balance of natureDonate

Latest article

- Advertisement -