Capital Digestive Care Welcomes Haja Dumbuya, NP
Capital Digestive Care is pleased to announce the addition of Haja Dumbuya, NP, to our Virginia Beach First Colonial and Virginia Beach Towne Center offices. Haja is a certified nurse practitioner who has been in practice since 2020. She believes open communication is paramount in understanding each patient’s unique needs and concerns, and she strives […]
Fatty Liver Disease Gets a New, More Inclusive Name
If the phrase “fatty liver disease” makes you cringe, you’re not alone. Although this condition affects so many Americans – an estimated 1 in 4 – the name leaves a lot to be desired. Recently, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the major professional organization of liver disease specialists across the United […]
Your Guide to Colon Cancer Screening Options
Did you know that there is more than one way to screen for colon cancer? Although colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colon cancer screening – it is the only test that can detect and help prevent colon cancer at the same time – it’s not the only option. Thanks to advances in technology, there […]
Celebrating Black History Month 2024: African American Pioneers in Medicine
As we enter Black History Month, Capital Digestive Care is celebrating by honoring many trailblazing African Americans in the medical field. As we reflect on these pioneers in medicine, we’re inspired by their noteworthy accomplishments that paved the way for medical advances and progress, many of which were achieved during segregation or other challenging circumstances. […]