In early March, seven of our 18 physicians met at the Endoscopy Center of Northern New Jersey, PA to film educational videos on various subjects, including: Colon cancer Constipation Diverticulitis Celiac disease When that was done, the team gathered for one last video where they would demonstrate the abilities, vision and scope of the practice […]

Your vacations are booked, your sunscreen is locked and loaded and your new bathing suit is screaming to be used. Suddenly, you hear it’s not safe to go swimming. Your reaction? Disappointment, anger and wanting some answers. Recently, local news outlets reported that the water off 47 of the state’s beaches showed high levels of […]

Since 1994, colon cancer has been on the rise in individuals younger than 50. Still, the recommended age to begin screening was 50 years old. (Of course, depending on family history, younger individuals have been screened earlier.) Today, however, marks a significant day in the fight against colon cancer as the American Cancer Society has […]

We are proud to announce that on August 1, 2018, we will be adding a new physician to our team: Dr. Ori A. Rackovsky. Dr. Rackovsky will be joining Dr. Michael Mainero at his Woodland Park location. Dr. Rackovsky currently resides in Bronx, NY and is finishing up his fellowship at the Icahn School of […]

We are proud to announce that our superior physicians have been chosen to participate  in Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) Episodes of Care (EOC) programs. As an added bonus, the size and scope of Gastrointestinal Associates of New Jersey (GANJ) has earned us the title of largest participating group in one […]

I think we can all agree that farm-fresh foods are delightfully delicious and contain little to no processed food agents. They are healthy options to food stores littered with sugary, high-calorie foods. One could argue they’re perfect, right? Well, not exactly. Take Escherichia coli (E. coli), for example. These bacteria occupy the intestines of people […]

Though the majority of our patients seek help with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), we are here today in honor of IBS Awareness Month to break down the common myths associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Myth #1: IBD and IBS are similar or the same. Fact: IBS is a syndrome […]

Set your DVRs and calendars! Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ) is coming to a TV near you in April! On April 28, 2018, from at 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., we will have the privilege of speaking on a subject very close to our hearts as part of AMERICAN HEALTH FRONT! on CBS: colon […]

With March coming to a close, we always ask ourselves: Did we do all we could during Colon Cancer Awareness Month to educate each and every patient that has come through our doors? Have we educated our patients in knowing the symptoms and signs? What about screening and treatment options? Most importantly, did we impact […]

A study conducted last year by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute brought attention to a risk increase in colon cancer nationally; it was not among the 50+ crowd and nor among African Americans, thankfully. In a surprising twist, researchers have found that young adults born in the 1990s are facing a rising risk […]