That's how we got this whole thing started. She called and said that. I had mail waiting there for me. I told her that I'd come and get it. How could I know in just a minute. That I'd be standing face to face. With my own destiny. Oh and we sat there talkin'.
Answered on: 2/9/2012 7. Gastroenterologists typically do colonoscopies in the community. Family doctors will sometimes do flexible sigmoidoscopy but aren't qualified for full colonoscopy. Colorectal surgeons will also perform colonoscopy.
Colonoscopy is an examination of the large intestine through a scope placed into the body at the rectum. It is performed routinely every 10 years beginning at age 50 unless symptoms require the study be done earlier. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is an examination of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine.