Capital Digestive Care Welcomes Dr. Akriti Saxena
Capital Digestive Care is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Akriti Saxena to our Rockville, Germantown, and Olney, MD offices. Board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, Dr. Saxena is a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist with a special interest in the following conditions: Inflammatory bowel disease Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease Philosophy of care “As a physician, […]
Capital Digestive Care Welcomes Debra Barnes, FNP-BC
Capital Digestive Care is pleased to announce the addition of Debra Barnes, FNP-BC, to our Newport News and Williamsburg, VA offices. Debra is a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) with seven years of experience providing innovative practice and strategic healthcare solutions. Her practice is centered around patient- and family-empowered healthcare. She is particularly interested in […]
5 Reasons to Get a Colonoscopy
The key to detecting and preventing colorectal cancer is to get screened. In fact, data suggests that more than 90 percent of colorectal cancers are survivable if caught early enough. There are several factors that could increase your risk for colorectal cancer. Capital Digestive Care gastroenterologist Dr. Manish Singla recommends talking to your doctor about […]
Embarrassing Questions About Colonoscopies
Colonoscopies save lives thanks to their ability to not only detect colorectal cancer, but also because they allow us to remove precancerous polyps that could turn into cancer down the road. Despite the life-saving benefits of colonoscopies as a screening tool, we understand that many patients may have anxiety about the procedure. We sat down […]