Loudoun Gastroenterology

I was VERY disappointed with my visit. My mother, father, and 41-year-old twin sister have a strong history of colonic polyps, and my SOLE intent in scheduling an appointment was to get screened for colon cancer.NP Nassiri claimed I was misinformed, stating only a family history of colon cancer justifies screening. She dismissed the documentation I brought from my sister’s gastroenterologists (Dr. Tellawi and Dr. Lasner) and told me ordering a colonoscopy would be “lying” since I had no symptoms, ignoring early detection guidelines.She also suggested my sister’s procedures were unnecessary and even mentioned another patient receiving similar unnecessary procedures. She was dismissive and belittled me when I challenged her. How can an NP at a GI clinic not know basic screening guidelines? The CDC and US Preventive Services Task Force clearly state that a family history of polyps warrants screening before 45.My advice to patients: Find a different practice.