Dr. Starpoli's Blog

Discover the growing trend of patients choosing nurse practitioners over physicians and the challenges it poses for American doctors.

Discover valuable lessons that primary care doctors can learn from nurse practitioners to enhance patient care and satisfaction.

Silent acid reflux, also known as Laryngopharngeal Reflux or LPR, is a condition that you could be suffering from without even knowing it, and...

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy is a miracle in the eyes of many people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) also known...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects about 11% of the global population, but only 30% of those people seek a physician's guidance in treating...

It's commonly said that getting annual colonoscopies as you age is something that most people should prioritize. This is especially true for men.

1 in 20 people suffer from hemorrhoids, also referred to as piles. Symptoms range from mild irritation to extreme pain that disrupts your lifestyle.

Over 60 million Americans have heartburn at least once a month. Chances are, you're one of these Americans.

Are you concerned about possible anal cancer? Do you know what to watch for and when to call your doctor?