Frequently asked questions
You can call our office at 732-744-9090 to speak to one of our staff members who will
get you scheduled for an appointment.
Alternatively, you can click ‘Request Appointment’ at the top of the webpage which will
direct you to an online form on our website. After submitting the form, one of our team
members will contact you to schedule an appointment.
A consultation with the physician is important prior to scheduling a procedure. During your office visit, the physician will go over your medical history including what medications you take and if you have any potential risk factors regarding the procedure. Further details including pre-procedure preparation will also be discussed and any questions pertaining to the procedure will be answered as well.
Please call the office at 732-744-9090 and leave a message with one of our medical
assistants. Dr. Baik or Katie Muldoon, APRN will return your call as soon as they can but are often not able to answer phone calls immediately as they are doing procedures or seeing patients in
the office.
During your office visit, you will initially be seen by one of your staff members who will
check you in for your appointment. One of our medical assistants will then obtain your
weight, check your vital signs, and review your current medications and allergies. and
who will obtain some of your background medical history. You will then see Dr. Baik or his nurse practitioner, Katie Muldoon APRN who will create a care plan with you.
If you need a procedure, this will not be on the same day as your office visit and will be
scheduled for a later date.
Polyps are abnormal growths in the lining of the colon and are typically benign. They vary in size and some polyps can be as large as several inches in diameter. The gastroenterologist will look for polyps during your colonoscopy. Polyps are usually removed when they are seen and you will not experience any pain with this. It is important that polyps are removed to significantly reduce the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer in the future.