INOVA’s GI department has at least one maybe more.

OP,
My male gastro is gay. Is that close enough?

Dr Nisha Chand in Sterling

You have the right to pick your doctor.
But be aware there will be at least a nurse and anesthetist in the procedure room. They can be male or female, depending on who's working, what procedure room you are in, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:I understand wanting a same-sex doctor when you are alert and interacting with the doctor. But it doesn't really make sense (or at least not obvious) why anyone would prefer a particular sex for surgeon when you are going to be out cold for the whole procedure.

Most people want to have the most experienced person when they know they won't be alert.

I've never had one - does the doctor not meet with you to discuss the results of the procedure? Do you just get it done and then go home? What if they find something concerning?

This is my question too. And is there ever any manual screening that is done prior to the appointment? Do you discuss any bathroom issues or anything first?

One thing to remember with a colonoscopy is that the vast majority are screening colonoscopies and the vast majority of those screening colonoscopies find no incidence of cancer. So if you are having symptoms you need to make that clear when scheduling the appointment and when talking to the doctor.

Anonymous wrote:Dr Truc Trinh. Thanks for the reminder!

+1. That's who I was referred to as well.

I just had one done by Anita Wolke in Reston, like many females, I prefer female physicians, not that I don’t respect male physicians but given the choice I feel less vulnerable with a woman. She took about a month to get one scheduled. She is lovely as everyone says / didn’t chat a lot but very warm and kind in our brief pre-procedure interaction. The male anesthesiologist was very kind too for what it’s worth but I would return to Dr Wolke for my next colonoscopy bc she has that calming safe vibe many of us look for in stressful situations.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I understand wanting a same-sex doctor when you are alert and interacting with the doctor. But it doesn't really make sense (or at least not obvious) why anyone would prefer a particular sex for surgeon when you are going to be out cold for the whole procedure.

Most people want to have the most experienced person when they know they won't be alert.

I've never had one - does the doctor not meet with you to discuss the results of the procedure? Do you just get it done and then go home? What if they find something concerning?

This is my question too. And is there ever any manual screening that is done prior to the appointment? Do you discuss any bathroom issues or anything first?

There is nothing other than conversation before or after a colonoscopy, there is no exam. This can be virtual or in person, but it is just conversation.

I definitely had a post colonoscopy conversation with Dr Trihn. When she told me I had a mass too big to be removed and that her office would set up an appointment with a colorectal surgeon for that week and recommend an oncologist.

That’s what I said...conversation.

So why are you arguing? Weird.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm not sure why you want a female gastroenterologist for the colonoscopy. You will be out cold and there will be other women staff in the room while it is going on.

I didn't ask for your opinion. I'm asking for a recommendation.

OK, but you did not answer her question.

Maybe OP is an Orthodox Jew or a Muslim and doesn’t want to be touched by an unrelated man period.

Maybe OP is a dude and only wants women sticking things up his butt?

Anonymous wrote:I understand wanting a same-sex doctor when you are alert and interacting with the doctor. But it doesn't really make sense (or at least not obvious) why anyone would prefer a particular sex for surgeon when you are going to be out cold for the whole procedure.

Most people want to have the most experienced person when they know they won't be alert.

There are many reasons why someone would want to undergo an exam by someone of the same sex. You are either very stupid, or you’re a troll. Or possibly both.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I understand wanting a same-sex doctor when you are alert and interacting with the doctor. But it doesn't really make sense (or at least not obvious) why anyone would prefer a particular sex for surgeon when you are going to be out cold for the whole procedure.

Most people want to have the most experienced person when they know they won't be alert.

I've never had one - does the doctor not meet with you to discuss the results of the procedure? Do you just get it done and then go home? What if they find something concerning?

This is my question too. And is there ever any manual screening that is done prior to the appointment? Do you discuss any bathroom issues or anything first?

There is nothing other than conversation before or after a colonoscopy, there is no exam. This can be virtual or in person, but it is just conversation.

I definitely had a post colonoscopy conversation with Dr Trihn. When she told me I had a mass too big to be removed and that her office would set up an appointment with a colorectal surgeon for that week and recommend an oncologist.

That’s what I said...conversation.

Brauer

Maybe OP doesn’t want a man dr looking at her ass. It doesn’t matter if she’s out cold.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I understand wanting a same-sex doctor when you are alert and interacting with the doctor. But it doesn't really make sense (or at least not obvious) why anyone would prefer a particular sex for surgeon when you are going to be out cold for the whole procedure.

Most people want to have the most experienced person when they know they won't be alert.

I've never had one - does the doctor not meet with you to discuss the results of the procedure? Do you just get it done and then go home? What if they find something concerning?

This is my question too. And is there ever any manual screening that is done prior to the appointment? Do you discuss any bathroom issues or anything first?

There is nothing other than conversation before or after a colonoscopy, there is no exam. This can be virtual or in person, but it is just conversation.

I definitely had a post colonoscopy conversation with Dr Trihn. When she told me I had a mass too big to be removed and that her office would set up an appointment with a colorectal surgeon for that week and recommend an oncologist.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I understand wanting a same-sex doctor when you are alert and interacting with the doctor. But it doesn't really make sense (or at least not obvious) why anyone would prefer a particular sex for surgeon when you are going to be out cold for the whole procedure.

Most people want to have the most experienced person when they know they won't be alert.

I've never had one - does the doctor not meet with you to discuss the results of the procedure? Do you just get it done and then go home? What if they find something concerning?

This is my question too. And is there ever any manual screening that is done prior to the appointment? Do you discuss any bathroom issues or anything first?

There is nothing other than conversation before or after a colonoscopy, there is no exam. This can be virtual or in person, but it is just conversation.