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Urgent Care

Berkshire Urgent Care provides our patients with convenient access to care for minor illnesses and injuries. Our on-site lab and X-ray services allow us to give patients their results in minutes, so they can begin the healing process.

Urgent Care
Emergency Care

Berkshire Health Systems provides around-the-clock emergency care for North, Central, and South Berkshire communities as part of our integrated system of care, anchored by the advanced level of care offered at the Berkshire Medical Center Trauma Center.

Emergency Care
Lab Patient Service Centers

Visit one of our 7 patient service centers conveniently located throughout the county to drop off a specimen, have blood drawn, and receive quick results thanks to our state-of-the-art laboratory located at Berkshire Medical Center.

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Gastroenterology

Using powerful technology, our gastroenterologists diagnose illness and perform minimally invasive surgical procedures that help prevent life-threatening cancer. We also provide around-the-clock emergency endoscopy services at our Emergency Departments across Berkshire County.

Colonoscopy

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, however if discovered early, it is both “treatable and beatable.”

Recommended for anyone over the age of 45, colonoscopies are critical to help prevent or detect early-stage colon cancer. Individuals who are at higher risk may require more frequent screening starting at an earlier age. Talk to your primary care provider to determine if you are at high risk.

Call 413-499-8590 to Schedule your Colonoscopy today.

Enterology

Enterology

Enterology is a branch of medicine and a subspecialty of gastroenterology. It focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders and diseases specifically related to the small intestine and colon (large intestine). Dedicated to diagnosing and treating disorders of the intestinal tract.  

Conditions & Procedures

Conditions

Anal Fissures
Anal Fistulas
Celiac Disease
Colitis
Colon Polyps
Colon Cancer
Crohn’s Disease
Digestive Tract Bleeding, including Ulcers and Rectal Bleeding
Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Incontinence
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pilonidal Disease
Radiation Proctitis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectocele
Recurrent Small Bowel Obstructions
Small Intestinal Tumors

Endoscopic Procedures

Upper Endoscopy (EGD
Capsule Endoscopy
PEG Tube Insertions
Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Bronchoscopy
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
Liver Biopsy

Gastroenterological Procedures

Anorectal evaluation
Colon surgery
Internal and external hemorrhoid treatments
Minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer

Your Care Team

At Berkshire Health Systems, our knowledgeable gastroenterologists are ready to solve digestive health concerns and provide critical screenings.

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Shivantha Amarnath, MD
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Marcella Bradway, MD
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Jason Bratcher, MD
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James ( Jim ) Curtiss, MD
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Ketisha De Roche, MD
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Heather Fusick, NP-C
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Christina Lima, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
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Ira Schmelkin, MD
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Andrew Schwartz, MD
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Crystal Shaw, FNP-BC
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Jeffrey St. John, MD
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Mark Sterling, MD
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Lynda Tenorio, FNP-BC
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Bethany Whitney, PA-C
  • A photograph of Shivantha Amarnath, MD
    Shivantha Amarnath, MD
  • A photograph of Marcella Bradway, MD
    Marcella Bradway, MD
  • A photograph of Jason Bratcher, MD
    Jason Bratcher, MD
  • A photograph of James ( Jim ) Curtiss, MD
    James ( Jim ) Curtiss, MD
  • A photograph of Ketisha De Roche, MD
    Ketisha De Roche, MD
  • A graphic representing a Nurse Practitioner
    Heather Fusick, NP-C
  • A graphic representing a Nurse Practitioner
    Christina Lima, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
  • A photograph of Ira Schmelkin, MD
    Ira Schmelkin, MD
  • A photograph of Andrew Schwartz, MD
    Andrew Schwartz, MD
  • A graphic representing a Nurse Practitioner
    Crystal Shaw, FNP-BC
  • A photograph of Jeffrey St. John, MD
    Jeffrey St. John, MD
  • A photograph of Mark Sterling, MD
    Mark Sterling, MD
  • A graphic representing a Nurse Practitioner
    Lynda Tenorio, FNP-BC
  • A photograph of Bethany Whitney, PA-C
    Bethany Whitney, PA-C

Health Take-Away

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An alarming rise is being seen in early onset colon cancer
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Locations

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Gastroenterology Professional Services
A clinic of Berkshire Medical Center
Mon – Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm
P: 413-499-8590
F: 413-499-6410
777 North Street, Second Floor
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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North Adams Regional Hospital
Gastroenterology Professional Services
A clinic of Berkshire Medical Center
Mon – Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm
P: 413-499-8590
F: 413-499-8590
71 Hospital Avenue, First Floor/Suite 1200
North Adams, MA 01247
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Fairview Gastroenterology
A rural Health Clinic of Fairview Hospital
P: 413-499-8590
780 South Main Street, Suite 104
Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Berkshire Medical Center
24/7
P: 413-447-2000
725 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Endoscopy Center
A clinic of Berkshire Medical Center
Mon – Fri: 7:00am-3:30pm
P: 413-447-2197
725 North Street, Main Floor
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Ready to schedule your colonoscopy?

Call the Endoscopy Department today.

Call today: 413-499-8590