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Ellen Shaw, MD named 2008 hepatologist of the year
Physician-Patient
Relationship
Canceled or
Missed Appointments
Effective 7/5/2002
Acceptance
of Cigna Insurance Plans
New Colorectal Cancer Screening Benefits
Robert B. Stein, MD named the 2008 physician of the year
Dear Patient of Gastrointestinal Associates, Inc.:
Our physician-patient relationship is of utmost importance to us. We welcome the opportunity to provide medical care and treatment to you and encourage your active participation in your care.
In formulating our physician-patient relationship, we need to bring to your attention the escalating malpractice crisis in Pennsylvania and the resulting inability to retain competent physicians to practice in our community. In particular, malpractice awards in Philadelphia County have reached such outrageous levels that they are draining the resources available for physicians to properly focus on patients.
We ask for your support for our efforts to contain the malpractice crisis. Just prior to your visit with us, we will ask that you read the statement listed below.
Any legal claim or civil action, including but not limited to, a claim for medical malpractice in any way related to the medical services provided to you by any physician in this practice shall be brought solely in the courts of Montgomery county, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
If you agree, you will be asked to sign a form accepting these terms. We thank you in advance for your understanding. Together we can work toward providing the best environment for the care of our patients.
GASTROINTESTINAL ASSOCIATES, INC. IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION HAS SELECTED DR. ELLEN SHAW AS THEIR 2008 PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR!
Ellen Shaw, MD has been named the 2008 physician of the year by the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the American Liver Foundation
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by liver-related diseases, including hepatitis. Dr. Shaw has been an active member of the Foundation’s Advisory Board for many years. Her tremendous contributions to the care of patient’s in the Philadelphia area was recently honored at the organization’s annual event. Ellen Shaw trained at both Hahnemann Medical College and Jefferson Medical College and is currently one of the outstanding gastroenterologists at Gastrointestinal Associates, Inc.
Dr. Shaw’s recognition reflects Gastrointestinal Associates' long-standing commitment to providing the best possible care for our community.
There is, currently, a high demand for gastrointestinal care. When patients cancel their appointments at the last minute or fail to show up for their appointments, it contributes to the problem by preventing other patients from being seen in a timely fashion. In order to help stem this problem, therefore,
starting July 5, 2002, we will institute a charge of $25 for canceled or missed appointments without 24 - hours notice.
We now accept many Cigna insurance plans. If you are covered by a Cigna insurance plan and need an appointment, please ask our operators if you are eligible.
News:
Notice to Medicare Beneficiaries:
New Colorectal Cancer Screening Benefits Began on July 1, 2001
If you are eligible for Medicare and are considered to be at "average
risk" for colorectal cancer, you can now receive screenings
as part of your benefits. Several options are available to Medicare
recipients to allow for early detection of colorectal cancer.
Certain guidelines apply, and you should speak with your physician
about family history, past screenings and which screening method
is best for you.
GASTROINTESTINAL ASSOCIATES, INC. IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE CROHN'S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA HAS SELECTED DR. ROBERT STEIN AS THEIR 2008 PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR!
Robert B. Stein, MD has been named the 2008 physician of the year by the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.
The nonprofit group will honor him with this prestigious award at the 33d annual Renaissance Ball.
Dr. Stein has been an active member of the Foundation since 1998, when he became a medical adviser for the chapter's Education/Support Network. In 2003, he was appointed to the chapter's Board of Trustees. And in 2005, he was named chairman of the chapter Medical Advisory Committee; he continues to serve in that capacity.
He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and he is currently one of the outstanding gastroenterologists at Gastrointestinal Associates, Inc.
Dr. Stein's recognition reflects Gastrointestinal Associates' long-standing commitment to providing the best possible care for our community.
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