Dr. Albert B. Knapp, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1979 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Albert B. Knapp, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone.
760 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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.
Dr. Albert B. Knapp, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1979. He completed residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1979)
Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (1982)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (1982)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Albert B. Knapp, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Albert B. Knapp, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
$171
VIBERZI $61 |
LINZESS 290 mcg $49 |
CANASA $45 |
COLOGUARD $16 |
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Janssen Products, LP |
$88
OLYSIO $88 |
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$59
Nexium $45 |
CRESTOR $14 |
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Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$53
PREPOPIK $53 |
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Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. |
$44
NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $44 |
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Other |
$79
OSMOPREP $28 |
PENTASA $16 |
XIFAXAN - 550 MG $15 |
Donnatal $13 |
Alinia $6 |
Food and Beverage | $405 |
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Education | $88 |
Dr. Albert Knapp is an adult gastroenterology specialist. He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, and colonoscopy. After attending Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons for medical school, Dr. Knapp completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone.