Carnegie Hill Endoscopy

Please click on the attached video link to know what to expect upon your arrival at Carnegie Hill Endoscopy. https://youtu.be/Rqjw5Rzo3XQ

Here at Carnegie Hill Endoscopy we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and well-being. Everyone who enters our facility gets a temperature check at the door and we are practicing social distancing throughout the Center. All members of our staff are wearing masks as well as the proper PPE. In addition, all our common areas are wiped down and disinfected frequently throughout the day. We look forward to seeing you!

In an effort to support our national campaign to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, our center is taking steps to help assure your health and well-being and that of our community. The safety and well-being of our patients continues to be our primary concern. We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 nationally and within our community and keep you up-to-date regarding our plans to reopen for routine patient care on a full time basis.

Our center is currently open for limited hours at this time. Please call your physician to schedule your appointment during our available hours.

Did you know that the proportion of people diagnosed with colon cancer that are under the age of 50 increased from 6% in 1990 to 11% in 2013? Schedule your screening colonoscopy with us today! @ColorectalCancerAlliance

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information: As we continue to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we wanted to take a moment to reach out and let you know how ...we are handling this developing situation at Carnegie Hill Endoscopy. As always, our main priority is to ensure the health and safety of our patients and staff. Safety is our top priority: We have implemented screening measures to ensure that patients that are at high risk for Coronavirus (COVID-19) are postponing appointments. If you’re not feeling well or are still recovering from an illness, we ask that you reschedule your appointment. If you have any questions, please reach out to your individual physician. Protecting yourself: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Cover your mouth when coughing and sneezing Social distancing of 3 feet or more between yourself and other people Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces Get medical attention early if you have fever, cough or difficulty breathing Mild symptoms should still seek medical care and stay home until recovered, if possible Please reference the CDC website for the latest updates about the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Tomorrow is #DressInBlueDay! Are you wearing blue to support #coloncancerawareness? Visit https://www.ccalliance.org/colorect/statistics-risk-factors to learn more about the signs that can point to colon cancer.

6 Ways to Join in the #coloncancer Fight: 1. Participate in #DressInBlueDay on March 6 2. Schedule your screening colonoscopy 3. Recommend your friends and family also get screened 4. Join your local @GYRIG event... 5. Host your own awareness event 6. Register for the annual Call-On Congress See more

March 1st marks the beginning of Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Have you been screened for colon cancer? #coloncancer #coloncancerawareness

Our very own Blair Lewis, MD (back row, far left), was honored last week at the 2019 Blue Genes Bash in New York City, hosted by AliveAndKickn, at the New York Academy of Medicine. Several members of our staff and physicians came out to help him celebrate, support and honor him. Blair Lewis is a well-respected and experienced New York City gastroenterologist providing care for gastrointestinal diseases and conditions at his private practice on the Upper East Side. A partner in Carnegie Hill Endoscopy, Dr. Lewis is an AliveAndKickn board member and has been supporting the organization since its inception.

Carnegie Hill Endoscopy was recently honored by the NYC Department of Health Community Cares Project with an award for its work with the uninsured population in NYC and providing screening colonoscopies at no charge. At the awards Ceremony, the NYC DOH Commissioner of Health cited that the project has provided approximately 2,200 screening colonoscopies to uninsured residents of NYC since 2012 with Carnegie Hill Endoscopy providing over 50% of these screenings. In additio...n, Blair Lewis, MD the medical director for Carnegie Hill Endoscopy Center was recognized as one of the 2 people who generated the concept for the community cares project in NY. Pictured from left to right are: Amanda Velasquez, Front Office Supervisor, Daniel Napolitano, MD, Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Community Healthcare Network, Alvaro Carrascal, MD, Vice President, Eastern Division Health Systems at American Cancer Society and Scott Williams, Center Administrator.

"Colon cancer touches more than 132,000 Americans annually and claims nearly 50,000 lives. Tell your friends and family to get screened."

Carnegie Hill Endoscopy would like to congratulate both Barry Jaffin, MD, FACP, AGAF and Anthony Weiss, MD, FACP, AGAF as they will be presented with the Rosenthal Humanitarian Award at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America 49th Annual Awards Dinner. Be sure to click the link below to find out more about our two amazing physicians! http://www.carnegiehillendo.com/member-physicians.html