Physicians Park Primary Care offers colonoscopy screens

Colonoscopies are provided at Physicians Park Primary Care in Poplar Bluff, Mo. by Donald S. Piland, MD and Matthew J. Riffle, MD.

A colonoscopy screens for abnormalities in the large intestine and rectum. A tiny video camera allows the doctor to view the inside of the colon. The American Cancer Society recommends people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45.

Patients do not need an office visit with Dr. Piland or Dr. Riffle first before the colonoscopy. Call Physicians Park Primary Care at 573-727-5500 to schedule a colonoscopy. Physicians Park Primary Care is located at 225 Physicians Park Drive Suite 400 in Poplar Bluff.

Physicians Park Primary Care is part of the Saint Francis Healthcare System.