Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Is it time for a check-up?

Schedule an appointment with the new KCH Gastroenterologist. Dr. Syed offers diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with the digestive system.

Welcome Aslam Syed, MD to the KCH Department of Specialty Care.

What is Gastroenterology?

Gastroenterology is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of issues related to the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including any number of stomach and bowel issues, esophageal disorders, and conditions of the liver, intestine, colon, or gallbladder. Dr. Syed offers consultations, hospital care, and diagnostic procedures for various diseases, disorders, and conditions.

Express Endo

Knox Community Hospital's Express Endo service makes scheduling your colonoscopy procedure more accessible and convenient than ever. 

Call 740.393.5205.

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologist

Aslam Syed, MD

Knox Medical Center, Suite A
1330 Coshocton Avenue
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4 pm
Friday 8 am - 12 pm

Telephone
Fax
740.399.3787

Open Access Endoscopy

(For providers and their staff only)

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Why is screening so important?

Colorectal cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. Approximately 150,000 new cases are diagnosed and 50,000 lose their battle to cancer in the US annually. Just being aware and sharing this information with loved ones has the potential to save 30,000 of those lives per year.

Physician consult
Symptoms

Anyone experiencing bleeding or chronic diarrhea, please talk with a provider to decide what course of action might be best.