Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States? If you are 50 or older, it is important that you GET CHECKED by scheduling a colonoscopy today. South Central Gastroenterology in Laurel now has 5 gastroenterologists to meet your needs. Save time by calling our Direct […]

South Central Gastroenterology is pleased to welcome Andre Fialho, MD, to their healthcare team. As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Fialho provides a full spectrum of treatment options, including preventative screenings for colon cancer. To learn more, click here.

The healthcare providers and employees at South Central Gastroenterology welcome Andrea Fialho, MD, and Andre Fialho, MD, to the South Central Health System. Dr. Andrea Fialho and Dr. Andre Fialho completed their residency in gastroenterology at the University of Florida – Jacksonville. Dr. Andre Fialho is now seeing patients, and Dr. Andrea Fialho will begin seeing […]

South Central Regional Medical Center invites you to attend the South Central Diabetes Support Group on Tuesday, February 12th at 1 p.m. Rhonda Richardson, FNP, at South Central Gastroenterology will discuss living with diabetes and gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is a disorder affecting people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in which the stomach takes too long […]

Mississippi has one of the highest incidences of fatty liver disease in the country. The main causes for which are obesity and alcohol consumption. Dr. Ezzell at South Central Gastroenterology says that fatty liver disease often offers no noticeable symptoms. That is why you should talk to your primary care provider about fatty liver disease […]

Today in America, almost twenty-five percent of people are living with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a medical condition associated with obesity that can eventually lead to other conditions and even liver failure. Dr. Stephen Johnson, a board-certified Gastroenterologist at South Central Gastroenterology explains that some people with fatty liver disease can have organ failure and […]

A colonoscopy screening is the most effective way to find colorectal cancer. Dr. Stephen Johnson at South Central gastroenterology explains the goals of a colonoscopy. They try to find early colon cancers and precursors for the development of colorectal cancer called polyps.  The goal during a colonoscopy is to get rid of any polyps. Colorectal […]