The Gut Doctor
Dr. Neil D. Parikh, a community gastroenterologist in Connecticut, discusses common gut topics in a patient-friendly manner. He interviews fellow GI specialists to provide a better understanding for the general public and medical providers. He also includes episodes on food as medicine as the worlds of culinary medicine and gastrointestinal health intertwine. Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please discuss all health questions and concerns, including any pertinent information on this podcast, with your healthcare provider.
The Gut Doctor
Colorectal cancer and Cologuard with Paul Limburg, MD
As the Gut Doctor podcast continues to raise awareness for colorectal cancer, Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Paul Limburg, MD, who is a gastroenterologist and chief medical officer for Exact Sciences. They discuss colon cancer prevalence, barriers to CRC screening, and the role of stool based testing such as Cologuard.
This episode is sponsored by Exact Sciences whose purpose is to help eradicate cancer by preventing it, detecting it earlier, and guiding personalized treatment. Exact Sciences is the maker of the Cologuard® test, a stool-based screening test for average risk adults ages 45 and over.