Santa Cruz Surgery Center

Gastro Health & Colonoscopies

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Gastrointestinal (GI) health concerns the overall function of the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Maintaining GI health is essential for absorbing nutrients, eliminating waste, and preventing any form of gastrointestinal cancer (esophageal, stomach, colon / rectal, pancreatic, liver, etc.).

Common Issues We Treat

  • Acid Reflux (GERD)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD, Crohn's disease, stomach ulcers)
  • Celiac Disease (gluten intolerance or sensitivity)
  • Gallstones
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Peptic Ulcers

Ultimately, our top priority is preventing serious issues like cancer. There is no better method than routine colonoscopy screening, which you should start by age 45.

Our Specialists

Dr. David Anjelly, MD

Gastroenterologist

13 years of experience

Dr. David Anjelly, MD is a Gastroenterrologist with over 13 years of experience. In his own words, "diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal disease is not always straightforward due to the vague and nonspecific nature of many presenting symptoms. I always strive to gain an understanding of the 'whole' patient (body, mind, and spirit) to develop a therapeutic alliance and best facilitate care."

Dr. Zenowij Majuk

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Dr. Paul Nguyen

General Surgery

Dr. Nguyen is a Bay Area native who completed his undergraduate degree in Human Biology at the University of California, San Diego. He went on to receive his medical degree from Des Moines University in Iowa. He then completed his surgical internship and residency in Detroit, MI. Dr. Nguyen has interests in multiple areas of general surgery, including minimally invasive surgery, hernias, gallbladder, colon, breast, bariatric weight loss surgery and endoscopy. He joined the Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay in 2016.

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