Physician Blog

Recent news about the passing of actor James Van Der Beek at age 48 from colorectal cancer came shortly after the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released an…

The therapeutic landscape for moderately to severely active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has expanded significantly. It incorporates three novel mechanisms of action: Anti-interleukins, JAK inhibitors, and S1P receptor modulators.  …

We are currently facing a silent epidemic known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). This condition is the most common cause of chronic liver disease globally. In the United…

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent chronic disorder, affecting around 20% of adults in North America. Management of this condition has steadily evolved thanks to expanding diagnostic tools,…

Questionable lung imaging? Users of the Providence instance of Epic can use “TOC Pulmonary Lung Nodule Pool” and get specialist review within 24 hours.  When to Use  Why Use This Pool …

The Oregon Clinic GI has open availability for your patients  TOC GI is honored to be partners in your patients’ care.  To better serve our medical community, our West, South…

If you need help getting patients scheduled for their cardio pre-surgical evaluation, TOC Cardiology can help. We can see patients within 7 days! When it comes to pre-surgical cardiac appointments…

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often face complex health challenges, requiring coordinated efforts for effective health maintenance. Despite significant advances in IBD management, studies show that patients with IBD…

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) based therapies have seen a meteoric rise in popularity (about 300%1 increased use between 2018-2023). The first medication in this class (exenatide: Byetta) was FDA approved…

It’s a fact that getting regular colonoscopies starting at age 45 reduces the risk of colon cancer by 89%. The good news is most insurance carriers will fully cover the…