PACT Gastroenterology Center

PACT Gastroenterology Center Sophisticated medical care, close to home, in a warm and caring environment.

PACT Gastroenterology Center was founded by a group of dedicated physicians who were interested in creating an innovative and progressive medical practice devoted to providing sophisticated, state-of-the-art medical care in a warm and caring environment. The primary focus of the practice has always been to help people and maintain the interest of patients, rather than just treat diseases . The first small office was opened on Prince Street in New Haven in 1997 and over the course of 15 years the practice has evolved dramatically to employ over 130 people throughout the greater New Haven area:

We have added many more physicians and mid-level providers from around the world who possess diverse and comprehensive training and expertise. We have moved our flagship office from downtown New Haven to the Spring Glen Medical Center in Hamden and opened satellite offices in Milford and Guilford for the convenience of our patients. We've built two state-of-the-art endoscopy centers so that our patients have a convenient and cost-effective alternative to hospital-based medical care. We have opened a research center so that our patients can participate in cutting-edge treatment options. We are excited to carry on the principles by which this practice was founded and offer personalized, comprehensive, state-of-the art medical care for our patients. In spite of our substantial growth over the last fifteen years we have maintained a patient-centered approach to medical care and are proud to provide:

Congratulations on receiving the Leadership Award for his contributions to pioneering C. diff clinical research. A trem...
10/29/2022

Congratulations on receiving the Leadership Award for his contributions to pioneering C. diff clinical research. A tremendous honor!

Congratulations to ‘s on this well deserved accomplishment and for the tremendous contribution to the management of th...
01/20/2022

Congratulations to ‘s on this well deserved accomplishment and for the tremendous contribution to the management of this ubiquitous disease

The family would like wish everyone the happiest Thanksgiving!
11/24/2021

The family would like wish everyone the happiest Thanksgiving!

Yesterday we bid farewell to our beloved, , as she parts on a new adventure in Philadelphia. We are forever grateful for...
08/20/2021

Yesterday we bid farewell to our beloved, , as she parts on a new adventure in Philadelphia. We are forever grateful for her friendship and her relentless commitment to excellence in patient care and community service. We will miss you very much but wish you only the best in your next chapter. (Thank you, Janet, for organizing such a perfect occasion!)

Amazing work by ‘s , who helped organize a mobile vaccine clinic at the 7th Annual New Haven’s Caribbean Heritage Fest...
06/29/2021

Amazing work by ‘s , who helped organize a mobile vaccine clinic at the 7th Annual New Haven’s Caribbean Heritage Festival.
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・・・ to 2018 when my company was the Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut (GCC). We are now part of a larger organi...
04/16/2021


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to 2018 when my company was the Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut (GCC). We are now part of a larger organization and known as PACT Gastroenterology Center (part of Hartford Healthcare). Our goal is the same - competent, professional and compassionate service for all our patients. 📸
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Here’s a bit about me:
My practice has a focus on motility disorders
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Like many, I made it through medical training without much sleep BUT also w/o coffee! 🤯
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I drink mostly water...all the time though I love matcha green tea lattes (only discovered in the past few years)😄
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I’m a plant mom. My work office is part green house and my home part nursery 🌱
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I have three older siblings
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My sister and I played video games as children. I still play with my 8 and 11 year olds nieces. I only beat them at Wii Dance! 💃🏿
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I’m from Portland, Jamaica (WI)🇯🇲 And Emigrated to Brooklyn, NY at age 14
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My only claim to national (Jamaican) fame was when Richie .tait and I were boy and girl of the year in 1988! I will forever be proud of our accomplishment! 🏆
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I learnt to swim as an adult (just last year in fact😄). I was over sunbathing and determined to do it🏊🏾‍♀️and never have to hear ‘you’re from Jamaican...and can’t swim?!’ Ever again! 🤣
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Thanks for following along with the me as I share a little of my world!!💙

・・・I’m sure we’ve all shared this same pervasive thought for the past year - “When is this going to end?!” _ is real...
04/06/2021


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I’m sure we’ve all shared this same pervasive thought for the past year - “When is this going to end?!”
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is real but we are not powerless and I encourage you to get your vaccine as soon as you’re eligible. Each of us has the power to move us one step closer to crushing Covid. Vaccination is the way. Let’s go!
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Also, did you know?? Kizzmekia Corbett, PhD is the lead NIH scientist for CORONAVIRUS vaccine research.⭐️
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Resources:
FAQs: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html
Planyourvaccine.com
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with ・・・I wear blue to increase the awareness of this second leading cause of cancer related deaths. can be prevent...
03/28/2021

with
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I wear blue to increase the awareness of this second leading cause of cancer related deaths. can be prevented so remember to get screened, beginning at age 45. Colonoscopy is the gold standard but there are non invasive options available too. Discuss options with your healthcare provider. 💙tshirt design

Don’t miss ‘s on his Grand Rounds presentation on the role of medical cannabis in GI & liver diseases
02/23/2021

Don’t miss ‘s on his Grand Rounds presentation on the role of medical cannabis in GI & liver diseases

Don’t miss ‘s on his presentation about small bowel and colon ischemia as part of ‘s core curriculum series
02/19/2021

Don’t miss ‘s on his presentation about small bowel and colon ischemia as part of ‘s core curriculum series

’s Dr. Varela will be participating on this very important conversation— don’t miss it! ・・・ACG members: make sure to j...
02/16/2021

’s Dr. Varela will be participating on this very important conversation— don’t miss it!


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ACG members: make sure to join us tomorrow night! We will be discussing the value of work life balance and integration! I have a super helpful presentation prepared which will be followed by an awesome panel discussion and Q&A

Some helpful “vax facts” provided by . Swipe left for more!
02/09/2021

Some helpful “vax facts” provided by . Swipe left for more!

Excellent advice from
01/05/2021

Excellent advice from


is committed to crushing COVID-19
12/23/2020

is committed to crushing COVID-19

GI UPDATE 2020, Virtual edition!If you’re a medical provider (MD or advanced practitioner) in the CT area, you don’t wan...
10/12/2020

GI UPDATE 2020, Virtual edition!
If you’re a medical provider (MD or advanced practitioner) in the CT area, you don’t want to miss out on this CME-supported presentation on clinical pearls in gastroenterology taking place on 10/29/20 at 6PM. Please see second slide for information on how to sign up!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jeffrey W. Kwan to ! Dr. Kwan came our way from California, where he was most recently af...
10/06/2020

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jeffrey W. Kwan to ! Dr. Kwan came our way from California, where he was most recently affiliated with the Menlo Medical Clinic, which is a part of Stanford Health Care. Dr. Kwan is familiar with New England as he received his undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University and Medical Degree from Dartmouth Medical School.
Fun fact: Dr. Kwan has sung in 3 different a ca****la groups during college, graduate, and medical school! Who’s excited to hear him sing!? 🙋‍♂️

Join us in welcoming Dr. Tai Ho to ! Dr. Ho recently completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology and liver dis...
09/25/2020

Join us in welcoming Dr. Tai Ho to ! Dr. Ho recently completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology and liver diseases at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Ho received his undergraduate degree at New York University graduating summa cm laude, and stayed on at NYU School of Medicine for his MD. He then went on to complete his internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, also in New York.
Dr. Ho’s clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening and prevention, and general GI disorders.
Fun fact: When not working, Dr. Ho enjoys seasoning his cast iron (and sometimes cooking on it) and spending time with his kids (when not trying to put them to bed) 👨‍🍳

would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Karl Langberg, who recently joined our team of gastroenterologists! Dr. Lang...
09/25/2020

would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Karl Langberg, who recently joined our team of gastroenterologists! Dr. Langberg completed fellowship at the Division of Digestive Diseases at Yale New Haven Hospital. He attended Connecticut College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, followed by attending Emory University School of Medicine. He then completed his internship and residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Langberg has a special interest in obesity medicine as well as general gastroenterology.
Fun fact: Karl is a self-proclaimed amateur pizza chef. Yet another reason we’re so excited to have him on board! 🍕 👨‍🍳

Grateful for everyone in the family who donated to our food drive benefitting those affected by food insecurity, an iss...
09/16/2020

Grateful for everyone in the family who donated to our food drive benefitting those affected by food insecurity, an issue that has become even more alarming during the pandemic. A special thanks to Dr. Taneisha Grant for organizing this!

・・・Have you ever thought “well, here we go again, just when I was thinking my was under control - no form of manage...
07/14/2020


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Have you ever thought “well, here we go again, just when I was thinking my was under control - no form of management seems to work for me!” 💭 If so, this post is for you! 👇
I always explain that IBS can be managed, but that is different than being cured. This means that you likely will experience IBS symptoms at times - BUT the frequency, severity and duration of these symptoms can usually be managed. If you find yourself panicking and feeling helpless with regard to your symptoms 🥴 try these strategies next time you experience a flare-up of symptoms⬇️
🌟Choose foods that you know you tolerate well 🍽 This may mean going back to some basics (temporarily), limiting fat, or limiting foods that you have identified as dietary triggers until your symptoms resolve 🍦🍯🍕🍎🥑
🌟Engage in mindful movement 👟 and proper rest - the key 🔑 is listening to your body 👂 Many people find that high intensity activity (running, boot camps) exacerbates symptoms and low impact, low intensity activity (walking, yoga, barre, pilates, bike riding) can help to alleviate symptoms 🚲 so listen to your body and give it what it needs at that time 💪🏻 If it’s begging for rest, there is no shame in reducing activity and prioritizing sleep 💤
🌟Focus on stress management strategies that work for you - whether that means meditation, yoga 🧘‍♀️ reading, keeping a journal 📔- you do you! No matter how you destress, it’s important to prioritize “me time” ‼️
🌟Try keeping a consistent routine 🕑 because a lack of routine can mess with our circadian rhythm, our eating schedule and our stress levels 🙇🏻‍♀️Set consistent sleep/wake times, aim for consistent meal/snack times and limit screens for at least 1 hour before bedtime 🛌
🌟Identify an “emergency kit” that works for you 🆘 This may include peppermint tea 🍵 enteric coated peppermint capsules, magnesium or any supplement that you have identified with your healthcare practitioner to be helpful on an “as needed” basis 💊
IBS is multi-factorial and so is it’s management 💯 Curious about how I work 1:1 with clients? Contact me to schedule your compliment

stands in proud support of the LGBTQ community and is committed to ensuring that all people are treated with respect an...
06/26/2020

stands in proud support of the LGBTQ community and is committed to ensuring that all people are treated with respect and dignity regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

06/19/2020

Today we remember, we celebrate, and we look forward to a better future. Happy Juneteenth!

Today we pause, we listen, we learn
06/02/2020

Today we pause, we listen, we learn

05/18/2020

Please be assured that we will be following strict CDC and professional society recommendations to minimize the chance of exposure to the COVID19.

Thank you to all our nurses, our superheroes. with ・・・❤️ this. unveiled a new painting at the Southampton General Ho...
05/08/2020

Thank you to all our nurses, our superheroes. with
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❤️ this. unveiled a new painting at the Southampton General Hospital in a foyer near the emergency department. In the image, a young boy plays with his new favorite action hero - an NHS nurse.❤️The artist left a note for hospital workers which read: “Thanks for all you’re doing. I hope this brightens the place up a bit, even if its only black and white.”



03/31/2020

Now that colorectal cancer awareness month comes to an end and we’ve learned about the importance and ease of a screening colonoscopy, what is there left to do? Our beloved Dr. Taylor has the answer to that.

03/30/2020

‘s Dr. Grunwald reviews some of the risk factors associated with the development of colon cancer


03/23/2020

Our beloved nurse Janet is back to tell us what happens right after the colonoscopy



03/19/2020

Anesthesiologists Dr. Messina and Dr. Curtis answer one of the more frequently asked questions about colonoscopies: does it hurt?

03/18/2020

Colonoscopy: what happens the day of the procedure? Our beloved nurse Janet at the Endoscopy Center of CT takes us on a tour.

03/16/2020

Is it true there is a colonoscopy prep out there that allows patients to eat solid food the day before the procedure? has the answer.


03/11/2020

Clinical Assistant Jocelynn Cruz breaks down one of the commonly used colonoscopy preps

Our IBD patients ask about diet on a frequent basis, and this diagram by and provides a very nice summary
03/09/2020

Our IBD patients ask about diet on a frequent basis, and this diagram by and provides a very nice summary

03/09/2020

How long do we screen for? (THE Dr Phil) has the answer for that

The & families sure know how to 💙 @ Hamden, Connecticut
03/06/2020

The & families sure know how to
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@ Hamden, Connecticut

It’s casual Friday with a twist at and at the Endoscopy Center of CT @ Hamden, Connecticut
03/06/2020

It’s casual Friday with a twist at and at the Endoscopy Center of CT


@ Hamden, Connecticut

Thank you for the important post!
03/05/2020

Thank you for the important post!

03/05/2020

How can we screen for colorectal cancer? Check out ‘s as he gives a 1 minute summary of the tools available for CRC screening


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