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About Shore Gastroenterology Associates

Shore Gastroenterology Associates prioritizes delivering high-quality and comprehensive care to all patients. Our physicians specialize in gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease) and focus on providing individualized care to all patients throughout New Jersey.

We combine state-of-the-art medicine with cutting-edge technology (typically seen at elite hospitals). We provide some of the highest-level care for gastrointestinal, liver disease and colorectal cancer prevention, detection and screening in the Oakhurst area. At the same time, we stay committed to providing professional, personal and compassionate care while obtaining complete patient satisfaction and comfort during the patient’s visit.


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Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is now the gold standard used to detect or prevent individuals from getting colon cancer. Adults starting at age 45 years are strongly recommended to have a colonoscopy or some other test to screen for colon cancer.

Capsule Endoscopy

During the procedure, a patient swallows a vitamin-sized pill with a camera inside (pill camera). Transported smoothly and painlessly through the GI tract by the body’s own natural peristalsis, the video pill capsule transmits images of different parts of your intestine, such as the small intestine and the esophagus.

Breath Testing, including Lactose, Lactulose, Fructose Testing

A breath test is a non-invasive test that can help diagnose a variety of gastrointestinal disorders and diseases, such as lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance, Helicobacter Pylori infection of the stomach, and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

A sigmoidoscopy is an internal exam of the lower part of the large intestine (colon) using a short, thin, flexible, lighted tube with a camera at the tip. This procedure helps determine the cause of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, chronic diarrhea, and other intestinal problems.

Hemorrhoid Treatments

Two of the most common treatments for hemorrhoid removal are hemorrhoid banding, which cuts off blood flow to the hemorrhoid, and infrared coagulation (IRC) therapy, which uses infrared light to shrink and shrivel hemorrhoids. The treatment method depends highly upon whether the hemorrhoids are external (around the anus) or internal (in the rectum).

Upper Endoscopy

An endoscopy is a very common and safe procedure that is used to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine, known as the duodenum, to get a closer look at what may be causing symptoms.

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where a patient’s immune system abnormally responds to the ingestion of gluten. It is estimated that 1 in 100 people worldwide is affected by celiac disease. However, up to 2.5 million people in the United States may have celiac disease and not know it, as the symptoms range from mild to severe.

Constipation

Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. With constipation, stools are usually hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel movement and often experience straining, bloating, and the sensation of a full bowel.

GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more serious form of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) which is common. GER occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opens spontaneously, for varying periods of time, or does not close properly, and stomach contents rise up into the esophagus.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful and can be caused by too much pressure on the veins in the pelvic rectal area. Normally, tissue inside the anus fills with blood to help control bowel movements, but if you strain or sit on the toilet a long time to move stool, the increased pressure causes the veins in this tissue to swell and stretch.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease + Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses a set of gastrointestinal diseases where parts of the digestive tract are chronically inflamed by a dysfunctional interaction immune system. Hereditary factors and an abnormal interaction between microorganisms and the immune system are felt to play a role.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

It is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of Americans have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a functional GI disorder that refers to a group of symptoms that affect the digestive tract, often resulting in abdominal pain, bloating, or cramping. However, some people with IBS have no symptoms at all.

What Our Patients Say About Us

Efficient office doctor is always on time friendly professional and explains everything in detail then gives you a written explanation of visit Dr. Terrany is awesome in office and in the hospital I have been a patient for over 15 years and highly recommended this practice and have in the past
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I wanted to write you a timely fashion to let you know what a positive experience I had yesterday, during my recent procedure. Your staff at Ocean Surgical Pavilion, starting with Kim in scheduling, to the front desk staff, surgical nursing and of course you expertise were phenomenal. I appreciated the follow up telephone call today by Barbara.
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Anonymous
Staff was professional and friendly. The place is clean and the care given exceptional. Love Dr Dhillon and her team.
Renee
Renee
I told Dr. Turtel how much I appreciate her staff. I told her that you, Sally & Kim, have helped me beyond what was necessary. I talked to the front desk to make sure the head of the department knew how much I appreciate you. There is just something about just seeing you would always calm me down. Just when I tell GOD I just can’t do it one more time or I feel dejected, HE sends angels. Thank you Angel.
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Anonymous
Go Team!! Just a token of my appreciation for what you do and to say ‘thank you’ to all at the Surgical Pavilion, job well done!
Renee
Renee
Outstanding from start to finish with an amazing office staff, to technicians, nurses, and top doctors! Dr. Tacopina is second to no one. Thanks Brittany, Melody Sally everyone!
Anonymous
Anonymous
Great and caring staff. Terrific doc, anesthesiologist and nurses. First colonoscopy for me and they made it a breeze. Thank you!
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Extremely comforting staff, professional, very informative
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Very friendly staff. Everything went smoothly
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