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

fred S.
Dr Weber does a great job. He listens and is caring for the patient. He provides solutions to issues and recommends preventative health care as well.
Gene F.
Nicolette VanMaldeghem was very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time with me unlike many other doctors who can't wait to get out of the room.,
Angie K.
Dr. Willie and his team were amazing! No wait, staff was efficient, friendly and kind!
Kimberly L.
Everyone in the office were very friendly and helpful. Doctor Willie listened to me and explained everything so that I understand everything he told me.
Shannon S.
Everyone was wonderful and professional! I appreciate the friendly staff and the Dr.was great.
Margaret M.
Friendly, efficient and competent. Very satisfied!
Steve L.
Excellent care facility. Everyone from walking in to walking out was very pleasant and helpful.
Ruth P.
Caring, very professional, thorough and efficient. My husband and I have used these folks for many years. Had endoscopy today. Very good experience yet again. They are smart and know there business and they have a caring approach .
John J.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Took good care of me.
Sheryl M.
This was my first colonoscopy and I was very pleased with my treatment..Everyone that I had contact with starting with registering to post op were awesome!
Ron M.
Very efficient service. Beautiful facility. Everyone was very friendly but professional. Nice experience.
Michelle S.
Very pleasant experience, the staff was excellent, so kind and efficient! Great experience!
Kenneth S.
The whole experience was great. Everyone was very kind and friendly and most importantly very experienced in all aspects of the procedure.
Mary Ann K.
I was so happy to sit and explain how my bowel was working and the difference between divaticlitis and divaticulois and my diet
B. L.
Dr Bologna and staff were helpful and friendly. Though the initial appointment call wasnt great: he scheduled me in the afternoon erroneously, and his directions on my diabetes meds conflicted with the followup paperwork -- how much to cut back on or what to cut out completely. But the other staff clarified and corrected all that after a bit of phone tag.
Richard S.
Excellent care from a well organized staff.
Barbara P.
Had a pleasant experience in the office!
Alicia N.
All of the staff at this clinic were extremely friendly, upbeat and helpful. The whole time for my appointment only took 30 minutes from check in to check out. The doctor takes her time, is thorough and gets to the bottom of all of your symptoms and issues. I highly recommend this clinic!
Joanie P.
The entire team is friendly and professional. A good experience once again
Dawn L.
Everyone is always friendly. Able to make an appt quickly. Very efficient. I've never waited for more than 5 to 10 minutes to be seen. Nicolette is very thorough and takes her time to explain things. I've never felt rushed. I've only ever seen Dr. Wille for my colonoscopy and he's always been very pleasant and answers all of my questions without feeling rushed. I highly recommend this office.
Scott S.
Everyone is kind and helpful with all my questions.
barbara M.
The surgical center for my colonoscopy was excellent. Everything was explained to me and all the technicians, nurses were very knowledgeable and pleasant. Dr. Bologna is excellent and explained the results to my son and me. Couldn’t be more pleased. I felt no pain and felt very good when awakened. But I must say the prep at home was no fun but if you follow all the directions, you get the results that are stated. The text messages sent, videos and written directions were all very helpful.
richard H.
Excellent visit with Dr. Donat's PA Jennifer. Discussed medication and recent scan results with followup recommendations. Good conversation!
Daniel V.
Great staff it's efficient and smooth, Dr bologna was fantastic.
John O.
Dr Donat exceptional with great patient skills. Gives clear concise explanations in layman’s terms. Genuine concern for welfare of patients. Staff at the surgical center courtesy and patient. Painless and pleasant experience
Deanna M.
Every single person was wonderful! Genuinely cared about me and how I was feeling. Took excellent care!
Bernie W.
Dr. Bologna reviewed my medical history and discussed my current situation. His care, compassion and willingness to do lab tests before any invasive procedures was refreshing. I have complete confidence in his ability to address my current issue.
Ron U.
I like the professionalism and courtesy of the staff and I love my doctor who always seems to have time to discuss the issues and any of my concerns.
Paul B.
Extremely efficient operation. Basically in and out in just over an hour for a colonoscopy. Detailed report received, extremely professional staff!

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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