Infrared Coagulation

Infrared Coagulation

Infrared Coagulation (IRC) is the mostely widely used office treatment for hemorrhoids and is preferred over the other methods because it is fast, well-tolerated by patients, and virtually problem-free.

A small probe contacts the area above the hemorrhoid, exposing the tissue to a burst of infrared light for about one second. This coagulates the veins above the hemorrhoid, causing it to shrink and recede.

The patient may feel a sensation of heat very briefly, but it is generally not painful. Therefore, anesthetic is usually not required.

Prep Instructions

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What They Are Saying

Irma D.
Great office staff very helpful
Jim D.
This is Penny Miller. Jim Davies is my husband, and we share an email address. I am the one who had a colonoscopy on July 22, 2024, with Dr. Khan. I couldn't be more pleased with the whole experience. Dr. Khan and her staff were very friendly and went above and beyond not only to make sure I was comfortable but also answered all my questions and concerns. I will be returning in 5 years as recommended by Dr. Khan. Thank you to Dr, Khan and her staff for their kindness and making what would seem to be such an uncomfortable experience a pleasant one. Kind Regards, Penny Miller
kieona P.
Best place ever! Kim, Lily and Nicole were my nurses….THEE BEST!!
B M.
The staff was friendly and helpful. The communication prior to the procedure was outstanding and informative.
Andrew O.
All of the staff from start to finish were super friendly and helpful and made the experience very easy and pleasant.
jlain1208
Showed a little early. Swooped into a room quickly and saw the doctor within 10 mins. Overall a very pleasant visit.
Richard C.
In and out quickly. A plan is in place.
Ami B.
Great, professional staff, great bedside manner! Made me feel very comfortable! 🩷
Jessica P.
Extremely friendly and calm staff from the front desk to nurses to techs and doctors. The process was streamlined and efficient. I cannot stress enough how kind everyone was. This was my first procedure and I was quite nervous. I was quickly comforted by the calm and caring team at CDH. Everything went so smoothly. After my procedure they called me at home to check on me. Was surprised and pleased. Thanks again. Service like this is pretty rare these days! 🙂
Robert S.
I have had several colonoscopies at this facility. It has always been a pleasant experience and I always enjoyed the sleep.
Jo Ann P.
Great people! The experience of a colonoscopy can be quite undaunting but the system at Center for Digestive help made me feel very comfortable. The prep is the worst part but the procedure was easy! The staff and Doctors are great people with a light demeanor and are upbeat in all areas! Overall, It is a must procedure for your health and the Center for Digestive Health in my estimation is the best place to go.
Janice V.
Dr saheed was wonderful! She was professional, informative, knowledgeable & spent quality time listening & explaining. Her office staff was efficient & personable
Marilyn G.
Staff was Very Professional! All the employees were Very Courteous & Very Informative!!
michelle F.
Everyone was very friendly from the staff to the nurses to the doctor. The whole experience went better than expected.
Anna M.
Everyone was very pleasant
Karen B.
The staff and doctor were very friendly and professional and appreciate the steps taken to ensure my comfort. Thanks to everyone!
Mark A.
Very courteous, positive, and seemingly efficient.
donnie W.
Great experience from start to finish the doctor and nurses were great and made me feel very comfortable.
Miho P.
Dr. Bakken and her team are incredibly kind and helpful. They followed up with a phone call to see how I was after my procedure. Everything went smoothly and quickly. She took the time to speak with me before and after. The entire staff were friendly, which is nice to see these days.
Jennifer M.
Dr. Bakken and her staff are fantastic!
colleen W.
I love Dr. Weber. He listens and isn't critical of what you are saying like some doctors. He is very kind and treated me with great kindness and caring. I really can't say enough nice things about him. And all the office staff are great, all super nice and helpful. I'm glad I went back to Dr. Weber. Thank you!!! Keep.up the great work!!! It means so much to so many.❤️
Dina U.
The entire staff was friendly, efficient, comforting, and professional. They definitely made the experience as easy as possible.
LB
Dian answers all questions and puts you at ease.
John W.
Staff is excellent, Dr Bakken leaves no stone unturned
Ron M.
Very efficient service. Beautiful facility. Everyone was very friendly but professional. Nice experience.
Joan Z.
Staff was very courteous and patient. Everything went smoothly.
YEMIKO B.
They were the most pleasant caring helpful nurses doctors anesthesiologist it was a great experience
Sue B.
I feel Dr. Bakken listened to me and was very thorough. She is a sweetheart and very nice. Scheduling was very efficient and I felt her office was too. You need to have an office that runs efficiently. I had an experience with another office that was not so I quit going to them.
Richard E.
Very professional staff that works efficiently and pleasant

Our Doctors

We’re proud of our team here at Digestive Health Institute. Our health care providers include some of the very best colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists and physician assistants. To learn more about our qualified team of specialists, please visit our providers page.

Anezi E. Bakken MD, MS

Sante D. Bologna MD, FACP

M. Emin Donat MD, FRCPC

Partha S. Nandi

Jack Tocco DO

John R. Weber MD

Richard T. Wille MD

Tusar Desai MD

Aalia Saeed, MD

FAQs

What happens during my first visit?
If you are a new patient, you can expect to have a complete physical exam. You will also be asked detailed questions about your current problems and your past medical history, your current medications, allergies, your family history and other pertinent medical information. If you are taking medications, please bring a completed medical history form with you to your appointment. Once the physician has reviewed your medical information and completed the physical examination, a plan of care will be developed. You may need to be seen again in the office, be referred back to your family physician for follow-up care, or require additional testing. If additional tests are needed, we will assist you in scheduling these tests.
What if I need to schedule an endoscopic procedure?

An endoscopic procedure allows the physician to visualize a part of your gastrointestinal tract with a special instrument called an endoscope. If your family physician has ordered testing, you will be contacted by telephone by one of our staff members. If a physician orders testing and you are in the office, the procedure can generally be scheduled during the course of your visit. You will be given a date, time, and location for the test, as well as written instructions telling you how to prepare for the test. If you have any questions about the procedure, please feel free to ask one of our staff members or the physician.

How do I get test results?

We ask that you wait 10 to 14 days before contacting us for results. Often results come from several different sources. This information needs to be compiled and reviewed by your physician before you can be appropriately advised. 

What insurances do you accept?

We accept payment from most insurance companies including Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Physicians Health Plan, Cofinity, Sparrow Professional Health Network, Medicaid, McLaren, Health Plus, and several others. Accepted insurances are subject to change at any time without notice.

If your insurance requires an authorization from your primary care physician, you may be asked to assist us in obtaining this authorization.

All patients are responsible for all copays and deductibles at the time of service.

If you have any questions regarding your benefits or insurance coverage, please contact our Billing Department at 248-844-9710.

What if I need to contact the doctor?

To contact your doctor during business hours please call our main number 248-844-9710. If you have an urgent need to speak with the doctor after hours, you will be rerouted to our after hours answering service, and your doctor will be paged. In the case of a medical emergency please proceed directly to the nearest hospital emergency room.

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