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Dr. Sameer P. Lapsia, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Newport News, VA specializing in pediatric gastroenterology. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Sameer P. Lapsia, MD is affiliated with Children's Specialty Group, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters and Sentara Health.
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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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. Sameer P. Lapsia, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology - 2026 and has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology - 2026 (2026)
Licensed In: Virginia
Dr. Sameer P. Lapsia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sameer P. Lapsia, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sameer P. Lapsia, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Newport News, VA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sameer P. Lapsia, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,193
SUCRAID $1,193 |
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$661
Humira $537 |
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$398
Rinvoq $129 |
Skyrizi $104 |
Humira $44 |
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$385
GATTEX $385 |
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$290
GATTEX $42 |
$248 |
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$2,164
REMICADE $235 |
DUPIXENT $219 |
Enbrel $205 |
Uceris $136 |
INFLECTRA $135 |
Other $1,234 |
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Dr. Sameer P. Lapsia, MD has received 18 research payments totaling $64,804.
Dr. Sameer Lapsia is a pediatric gastroenterology specialist in Norfolk, VA, Chesapeake, VA, and Newport News, VA. His areas of expertise include celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and eosinophilic esophagitis (eoE). Dr. Lapsia attended medical school at Boston University School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center. Dr. Lapsia has received professional recognition including the following: Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"; Virginia Business Magazine "Top Doc"; and Stony Brook (NY) Pediatric Residents Fellow Teaching Award. He is affiliated with Children's Specialty Group, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, and Sentara Health.
