Colorectal surgery is a field in medicine, dealing with disorders of the rectum or anus. The field is also known as proctology, but the term is outdated in the more traditional areas of medicine. The word proctology is derived from the Greek words Proktos, meaning anus or hindparts, and Logos meaning science or study.
Physicians specializing in this field of medicine are more commonly called colorectal surgeons, or less commonly, proctologists. Colorectal surgeons often work closely with urologists.
In the United States, some surgeons (MDs) are certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery while some osteopathic surgeons (DOs), which are also equally licensed proctologists, are certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Proctology. DOs may attain board certification under the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery while MDs may not attain board certification under the American Osteopathic Board of Proctology.
Colonoscopies may be performed by a GI specialist and may also be done by a general surgeon.
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they are called doctors
That is the correct spelling of the medical term "colonoscopy".
Doctors or healers.
Yes. Animal doctors are called Veterinarians.
the people that doctors treat are called "Patients".
Main Street Radiology in Flushing advertises virtual colonoscopies. I have not been there.
Doctors that work with kids are pediatricians.
Medieval doctors were not called barbers. Barbers often acted as medics for minor procedures.
With a mini-cam on the end of a flexible tube, like they use for colonoscopies.
a medic