Business Articles – Beverly Hills Gastroenterologist Helps Patients Through First Colonoscopy – Amazines.com Article Search Engine : If you’re nearing the age of 50, or if you have a family history or are at high risk of getting colon cancer and are 45 years old, you should be thinking about getting your first colonoscopy. Considered the “gold standard” of colorectal cancer screening, a colonoscopy can help you prevent, diagnose and even treat the disease. But a colonoscopy can also be a scary procedure for those who haven’t had one and aren’t sure what to expect before, during and after the exam. That’s why it’s so crucial to have a caring and compassionate doctor like Dr. Peyton Berookim, MD, FACG, a double-board certified gastroenterologist based in Beverly Hills who specializes in performing colonoscopies on patients who are getting their first one.