Rectal bleeding usually describes any bleeding that passes from the anus. In most cases, it is assumed that rectal bleeding refers to blood from the lower colon or the rectum, which is the bottom part of the large intestine.
Oftentimes, blood from rectal bleeding is a bright red color, but sometimes it is a darker maroon. It may appear as blood in the stool, or it may show up on toilet paper or in the toilet bowl.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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