Hemorrhoid Banding

Hemorrhoid Banding is a non-surgical treatment for symptomatic internal hemorrhoids using endoscopic placement of a rubber band placed on the hemorrhoid in the rectum

What to Expect

You will be given medication through your vein to sedate you. The doctor will use an anoscope. It is inserted into the rectum to allow access to the hemorrhoid. This is a small tube with a light on the end. A small tool called a ligator is inserted through the anoscope. The ligator will be used to place a rubber band at the base of the hemorrhoid. This restricts blood flow to the hemorrhoid. If you have more hemorrhoids, the doctor will continue this process for all of them.

If you have any blood clots, the doctor will remove them during the procedure. In most cases, hemorrhoid banding will only take a few minutes. If you have several hemorrhoids, it can take longer.

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What They Are Saying

Bob H.
While a colonoscopy is never really a pleasant experience the staff here made it as comfortable as possible. Everything was on time and everyone i health with was very polite and professional. Everything 2as explained in detail and it was a great experience
Vic Z.
Excellent attention!
Gayle
Dr. Willie and his staff are exceptional! Thank you!
Pauline R.
Kind and caring people work here!
Terri D.
This place is awesome! If you have gut issues, this is your place. The utmost of professionalism! Can’t say enough good!
jocq4u
We love this medical practice. Dr. Tocco has taken good care of my elderly father, and we'll continue to rely on their expertise for years to come.
Melissa F.
Dr. Wille is the best GI doctor that I have found in over 20 years. He continues to make my life better. If you are considering going here and checking out other places. Stop checking out other places. Call here. Dr. Wille is the best!
Lori B.
Sr Bakken and her team are AMAZING. Every time I am there the staff and team are absolutely wonderful. I have never felt so comfortable and taken care of. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Patrick L.
Got me in and out in a timely manner. All employees very professional and friendly. Dr.Nandi took all the time I needed to answer questions.
val D.
My check in Nurse was phenomenal. I think her name is Danielle. Her bedside manner was extraordinary and the entire team was very gracious, friendly and compassionate. The procedure that I had is not desired by anyone but the whole team made it as pleasant as possible. Especially my check in nurse!!
John W S.
Everyone here is incredibly kind and caring. I had some anxiety when I was preparing for my procedure, but it was done and over with before I had time to think about it. Dr. Donat is excellent, and takes time to explain everything.
Mj T.
The team was very professional and easy to work with. I was literally in and out before I knew it.
Mz Cee-Cee J.
The staff from the MA's to the nurses and Drs were awesome, the location was beautiful and everyone from check to discharge were great! I would definitely recommend this office for your medical needs!
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.
Karen B.
Love Dr. Willie. He is as wonderful a human being as he is a Doctor.
Kim V.
Dr. Nandi has been my specialist for a few years now. He is professional and takes his time consulting with you. Also, very caring and compassionate. I highly recommend him....5+ star rating.
Katie T.
From the time I checked in to the prep room to going under and then coming out. Everyone is so kind and considerate of the patient’s situation.
Bill S.
Was treated very well by all
Cary V.
Very efficient process with every step of the process performed with empathy and care.
Lori M.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
John C.
Very professional staff!!
Julie O.
Staff was friendly, answered questions well, and followed up after procedure.
Brian S.
I have been going to Center for Digestive Health since 2006. In the past, I know there were MAJOR delays to get appointments setup and issues with the office. I was very nervous when my PCP said it was time for a colonoscopy as I was concerned how long it would take to get a call and get an appointment. I saw Dr. Bakken at my PCP's suggestion and my mom's suggestion. She is a current patient of Dr. Bakken as well. My sister also worked with Dr. Bakken and HIGHLY recommended her. I called and had a call back same day, had an appointment setup at a perfect date (within two weeks from my call). The turn-around I have seen in how appointments are setup and how soon you can get in is amazing. If you need a gastroenterologist, Dr. Bakken is the one to see!
Tom Z.
Excellent experience.. On time, no waiting, staff was very informative and friendly, I would highly recommend Dr Bologna and Digestive Health to everyone I know
Brandon R.
Dr Nandi is very good at what he does. I would recommend Macomb Endoscopy to anyone. Great team over there. Well done!!
Raisa L.
they were quite busy, but got me in and out within the promised timeframe really nice people. Great doctors.
Michele B.
As always, every aspect of my appointment, the procedure, communication and documentation processes were handled with professionalism and care. Dr Donat, Danielle, Kathy and everyone else were top notch medical folks but also very kind to me personally. Truly good people.
Missy P.
Very nice and thorough.
DcaCo123
Very caring, wonderful staff. Everyone from the receptionist, nurses, anesthetists and Dr. Bologna were very professional.

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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