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Our Practice

The first physician to join the practice was Sante D. Bologna, MD, FACP,  when Troy Gastroenterology was established in 1992. John R. Weber, MD and Richard T. Wille, MD, joined us in 1997, followed by Partha S. Nandi, MD, FACP, in 1999 and M. Emin Donat, MD FRCPC, in 2000.  The practice expanded again in 2002 with the addition of Leonard G Quallich, III, MD and Anezi E. Bakken, MD, MS.

Our physicians are affiliated with William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. For your convenience, endoscopic procedures are performed at William Beaumont Hospital - Troy, Surgical Centers of Michigan, conveniently located in the Unasource Health Building, 4600 Investment Drive, Suite 270, Troy, Michigan, and Unasource Surgery Center located at 4550 Investment Drive, Suite 100, Troy, Michigan 48098. 

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Appointments

We see patients by appointment only. To schedule an office visit please call the office where you wish to be seen. Our doctors are available for appointments between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Our receptionists will be happy to assist you.

 

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Endoscopy Procedures

If you are a new patient that was referred to our practice by your primary care physician, we require a written request outlining the procedure requested and a diagnosis. This information is usually faxed to our office and a member of our scheduling department will call you to set up the procedure.

 

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Our Specialty

Our physicians specialize in gastroenterology, which covers all aspects of the digestive system. This includes diagnostic endoscopic procedures and ultrasounds, liver disease studies, and motility studies.
Procedures performed at William Beaumont Hospital Troy, Surgical Centers of Michigan, and Unasource Surgical Center include:

Colonoscopy
The endoscopic examination of the colon using a flexible fiberoptic endoscope.  Our prep info

Gastroscopy/EGD
The endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Our prep info.

ERCP
The endoscopic examination of the bile ducts, pancreas and gall bladder.  Our prep info

Endoscopic Ultrasound
A combined endoscopic and ultrasound technique used to examine the esophagus, stomach, and pancreas.  Our prep info.

Liver Biopsy
Esophageal Manometry
24 HR. PH Probe

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
The examination of the first 60 cm of the colon. This is usually performed as a cancer and colon polyp screening process.  Our prep info

Procedures performed in the office include:

Remicade® Infusions

Remicade Infusions may be given to patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases such as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and are given in the office by our Physician’s Assistant and or our Nurse. A consultation with one of our physicians is required before scheduling this procedure. Area Gastroenterology Physicians can also refer their patient to our office to have their REMICADE Infusions. Please call our office for more details. 

REMICADE may also be given for a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, with a referral from their Rheumatologist. Please contact our office for more details. 

For more information on REMICADE please see the attached link www.remicade.com 

Infrared Coagulation  (IRC) of Hemorrhoids

Capsule Endoscopy

Remicade® is a registered trademark of Centocor.

Our physicians also evaluate and treat the following gastrointestinal problems:

GERD - Heartburn, reflux, difficulty swallowing
Ulcers
H. Pylori infections
Abdominal pain
Colon polyp detection and removal
Colon cancer screening
Diarrhea
Rectal bleeding
Hepatitis
Liver Problems

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Patient Inquiries

If you have a question for the physician or nurse, please call during normal office hours. The receptionist will take full details of your question or problem, and she will direct your message to the appropriate person. Your call will be returned in a timely manner.
For prescription refills please have ready the prescription name, strength, number of times per day you take it, and your pharmacy name and phone number. Please allow two full business days for your request to be processed. For any prescription issued by a doctor who is not part of our group, please request refills from that physician.

 

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Insurances and Payments

We accept most major insurance and as a courtesy to you, will be happy to bill any covered benefit direct to your insurance company. However, health plans vary and prior to your visit, please check with your insurance to establish your responsibility for deductibles, co-pays and non-covered items.

Please bring your insurance card with you at each visit and notify us of any insurance changes at the time you schedule an appointment. If you are a member of an HMO, or managed care insurance, you must have the necessary referral or authorization for the visit or procedure. Without the correct referral, your appointment may have to be canceled, or you may be responsible for payment in full for that visit.

We appreciate your payment at the time of your office visit for all co payments, deductibles, and non-covered services. For your convenience we accept payment by cash, check, Visa, and Mastercard. If you have any billing questions or need to set up a payment plan, please call 248-844-9710 and our operator will connect you to our billing department.