Company Research Report: Digestive Specialists

Company Overview

• Name: Digestive Specialists

• Mission: Prioritizing patient care with a commitment to high-quality care and lowering colon cancer rates.

• Founded: 1964

• Founder(s): No specific information about the founder is available.

• Key People:

• Urmee Siraj, M.D.

• Cassandra Steimle, D.O.

• Jigna Thakore, M.D.

• Bikram Verma, M.D.

• Salma Akram, M.D.

• Malay K. Dey, M.D., Ph.D.

• Tristan Handler, M.D.

• Rajkamal Jit, M.D.

• Nagaraja Oruganti, M.D.

• Teressa Patrick, M.D.

• Narayan Peddanna, M.D.

• Kanan Sharma, M.D.

• Headquarters: Dayton, Ohio

• Number of Employees: The company employs more than 76 employees, based on the category for the 2014 Eclipse Integrity Award.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Being the leading gastroenterology group in Greater Dayton with state-of-the-art endoscopy centers and a focus on preventative care for colon cancer and other digestive diseases.

Products and Services

Offered Procedures and Services

• Colonoscopy: A procedure to examine the colon and rectum.

• Upper Endoscopy: A procedure to view the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract.

• Esophageal Dilation: A technique to widen the esophagus.

• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: A procedure to examine the lower part of the colon.

• Small Bowel Enteroscopy: A procedure to investigate the small intestine.

• Radiofrequency Ablation: A minimally invasive treatment for Barrett’s Esophagus to prevent esophageal cancer.

• IV Infusion Center: For administering certain medications outside a hospital setting.

Key Features

• Timely access to care with options for same-day appointments for acute symptoms.

• Four state-of-the-art endoscopy centers across Dayton.

• Access to an IV infusion center to reduce hospital visits.

• Comprehensive services including consultations, follow-ups, and various endoscopies.

• Expertise in treating a wide range of digestive conditions such as Crohn’s disease, acid reflux, and liver diseases.

Recent Developments

• New Partnerships: Collaboration with StopColonCancerNow.com to enhance colon cancer screening and prevention in the Dayton area.

• Accolades: Recipients of the 2014 Eclipse Integrity Award for exceptional customer service, trust, and fair play.

• Patient Experience and Quality Care Improvements: Commitment to exceeding national averages in patient experience scores, leveraging tools like the Press Ganey survey, and using the GIQuIC registry to track quality measures.

Innovations and Health Initiatives

• Educational Initiatives: Providing educational content about conditions like colon cancer, GERD, and hepatitis through videos.

• Preventive Health Campaigns: Encouragement of colorectal screenings starting at age 45 in alignment with guidelines to lower cancer risks.

• Awareness Campaigns: Participation in events like GERD Awareness Week emphasizing dietary and lifestyle choices to prevent digestive diseases.

Conclusion

Digestive Specialists continue to be a pivotal healthcare provider in the Dayton area, offering specialized services in gastroenterology, an ongoing commitment to patient care, and proactive initiatives to combat digestive diseases through preventative measures and patient education.