Rising Rates of Colon Cancer in Young Adults
The good news is that the rate of colorectal cancer in adults older than 50 years of age has decreased in recent years, thanks to efforts to promote earlier screening. Unfortunately, even as the incidence of the disease is falling among older generations, more people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their twenties and […]
Capital Digestive Care’s Pathology Laboratory Achieves Renewed Accreditation
Capital Digestive Care’s Pathology Laboratory has received its renewed accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP). This recent achievement was based on results of a recent bi-annual on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. The internationally recognized CAP program is based on rigorous accreditation standards and is the only one of its […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Nelson Trujillo
Capital Digestive Care would like to honor Dr. Nelson Trujillo, a beloved colleague, friend, father and grandfather who held a fierce love for his work as a physician. A veteran of the United States Army, he received the Army Commendation Medal and served as Assistant Chief of Gastroenterology at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Following his […]
Doctor Peter N. Kaufman Named Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association
Peter N. Kaufman, MD has been named Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the nation’s oldest medical society dedicated to disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Fellowships are awarded to AGA members whose accomplishments and contributions demonstrate personal commitment to the field of gastroenterology. Through the fellowship program, the AGA honors superior professional achievement […]