Does anyone know the name of a good gastroenterologist that does endoscopy on Koch pouches (continent ileostomies) in South Jersey (Cherry Hill and surrounding areas)? Thank you.
Drrbhk217
Oct 25, 2025 6:29 pm
warrior
Oct 25, 2025 10:15 pm
Hi. What places have you tried to find a doctor or surgeons for this?
Have you tried Reddit? Google? The Crohn's Colitis Foundation website?
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Drrbhk217
Oct 27, 2025 11:46 am
Thank you for your response. I've been trying to avoid going to Manhattan and instead trying to see if anyone knew anyone more locally. Thanks!
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warrior
Oct 27, 2025 1:27 pm
Understand about travel.
What about Philly? UPENN? It's a haul too, I guess.
The foundation I mentioned should have a referral service you can look at.
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Dec 06, 2025 5:07 pm
While probably not ideal, from going through them with other surgeons many times and having a prior discussion with one who does them routinely, I more or less coached several of my GIs through the process over the years. The main thing was to use a pediatric scope and go easy on the air.
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