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Healthy Colon. Healthy You.

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Prioritizing Patient Care

Our physicians exceed national benchmarks for quality care.

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More Young Adults Are Getting Colon Cancer.

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AI May Improve Your Colonoscopy Findings

State-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology assists our doctors with screenings.

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New Jersey's Premier GI Docs

Our gastroenterologists and staff at Ocean Surgical Pavilion are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in performing a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.

If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI procedure, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!

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For Your Visit

Ocean Surgical Pavilion is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.

We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in Monmouth County.

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At Ocean Surgical Pavilion, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that you may complete before your visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment.

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Insurance and Billing

Ocean Surgical Pavilion accepts most major insurance. We cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.

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Artificial Intelligence

Ocean Surgical Pavilion has integrated state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to enhance the precision and effectiveness of our colonoscopy procedure. This AI system digitally analyzes real-time video feeds, assisting our gastroenterologists in identifying polyps.

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Meet Our Physicians

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Reza Y. Akhtar Reza Y. Akhtar M.D. Alexander Browne Alexander Browne M.D. Shamina Dhillon Shamina Dhillon M.D. Junsuke Maki Junsuke Maki M.D. Mitchell S. Schwartz Mitchell S. Schwartz M.D., F.A.C.G., F.A.C.P. Teresa Tacopina Teresa Tacopina M.D. Ben Terrany Ben Terrany M.D., F.A.C.G., F.A.C.P. Penny S. Turtel Penny S. Turtel M.D., F.A.C.G., F.A.C.P.
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Great staff & facility. Very punctual

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