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Dr. Colin M. Mooney, MD is a general surgeon in CAMARILLO, CA specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. Dr. Colin M. Mooney, MD is affiliated with PACIFIC CENTRAL COAST HEALTH CENTERS, Dignity Health Medical Network - Ventura, COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM and Pacific Central Coast Health Centers.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the General Surgery and has a state license in California.
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: General Surgery
Licensed In: California
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Dr Mooney is a highly qualified physician, Board Certified in General Surgery, who brings a distinct focus on colorectal health to his practice. He has completed additional specialty training in Colon and Rectal Surgery and is currently board eligible in this specialized field, reflecting his advanced knowledge and commitment to expertise in this area. His comprehensive skill set allows him to provide a broad range of surgical services, including emergency general surgery and critical care for patients requiring urgent attention. Dr Mooney also possesses extensive training and proficiency in endoscopic procedures, particularly colonoscopy, offering both diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.
