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How Are Hepatitis B and C Different?

How Are Hepatitis B and C Different?
While both hepatitis B and C affect your liver, they spread and behave very differently. Learn the key differences in transmission, prevention, and treatment, and how our experts can help.
Aug 18th, 2026
What To Expect From Your Hydrogen Breath Test

What To Expect From Your Hydrogen Breath Test
Bloating, gas, or unexplained digestive discomfort? A hydrogen breath test may help identify conditions like SIBO, lactose intolerance, and fructose intolerance. Here’s what you can expect from your test.
Jul 15th, 2026
How to Get Tested for a Food Intolerance

How to Get Tested for a Food Intolerance
Food sensitivities can be tricky, but proper testing can help you feel better without unnecessary restrictions. Read on as we discuss how to get tested for a food intolerance. 
May 6th, 2026
Is It Just Gas, or Could You Have SIBO?

Is It Just Gas, or Could You Have SIBO?
Constant bloating or gas after meals isn’t always just digestion. It could be SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Read on to learn how to tell the difference between simple gas and SIBO and what we can do to help.
Mar 17th, 2026
Your Colonoscopy Procedure Revealed Polyps: Now What?

Your Colonoscopy Procedure Revealed Polyps: Now What?
You’ve just had a colonoscopy and learned that the doctor removed a few polyps. Now what? Here, we explain what polyps are, what risks they pose, how to prevent future polyps, and when to schedule a repeat colonoscopy. 
Dec 9th, 2025
4 GI Issues Associated with Diabetes

4 GI Issues Associated with Diabetes
Diabetes affects all parts of your body, and your digestive system is not immune to its effects. So in observance of National Diabetes Month, we’re here to shed light on the four big GI conditions associated with diabetes.
Nov 10th, 2025
7 Common Myths About Viral Hepatitis, Debunked

7 Common Myths About Viral Hepatitis, Debunked
In observance of National Liver Awareness Month, our team is focusing on a condition that impacts liver health: viral hepatitis. Read on as we debunk seven common myths about viral hepatitis and what you can do to protect your liver.
Oct 16th, 2025
SmartPill™ Test to Evaluate GI Motility: What to Expect

SmartPill™ Test to Evaluate GI Motility: What to Expect
The SmartPill™ motility test can give you invaluable information about how your digestive system is working, but what happens during the test? Find out here as we explain how the test works, what it shows, and what to expect during yours.
Sep 23rd, 2025
How to Lower Your Risk for Colon Cancer After 40

How to Lower Your Risk for Colon Cancer After 40
Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths, so you want to do whatever you can to prevent it. If you’re looking for ways to reduce your risk of colon cancer after age 40, then read on. We’ve curated several strategies to lower your risk.
Aug 5th, 2025
How Do I Know If I Have Celiac Disease?

How Do I Know If I Have Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects how your body responds to gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. But how do you know if you have this disease? Read on as we explain the signs you may have celiac disease.
Jul 7th, 2025
5 Important Signs of Digestive Health

5 Important Signs of Digestive Health
Your gut is so much more than just a system that digests food. Your digestive system can shape your energy levels, mood, and immune system. Read on to learn five signs that your digestive system is healthy and some tips to make it even healthier.
Jun 1st, 2025
When to See an Expert About Your Acid Reflux

When to See an Expert About Your Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is rather common, but how do you know if it’s just an occasional bout with acid reflux or if it’s time to see an expert? We have the answer here. Read on to learn the top signs that it’s time to see an expert.
May 1st, 2025

What Can I Expect During My Upper Endoscopy?
An upper endoscopy can be invaluable when it comes to pinpointing the source of your unexplained GI symptoms, but what actually happens during an endoscopy? Read on to learn what you can expect before, during, and after upper endoscopy.
Mar 5th, 2025
Understanding the Two Types of Hepatitis

Understanding the Two Types of Hepatitis
Hepatitis causes liver inflammation, and left untreated, it can lead to serious complications. Before you get started with treatment, you need to know which type of hepatitis you have. Read to learn about the two main types.
Feb 19th, 2025

How Genetics Impact Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
If you have a family history of colorectal cancer, you might wonder how that impacts your own risk. Genetic mutations and shared environmental risk factors can influence your cancer risk. Read on to learn more.
Jan 14th, 2025
What Is an Upper Endoscopy and Why Would I Need One?

What Is an Upper Endoscopy and Why Would I Need One?
Are you getting ready for an upper endoscopy and wondering what happens during this procedure and why you need it? We have you covered. Read on to learn more about upper endoscopy, what to expect during it, and why you might need one.
Dec 11th, 2024
Nutrition and Viral Hepatitis: What You Need to Know

Nutrition and Viral Hepatitis: What You Need to Know
If you’re battling viral hepatitis and are wondering what role your diet plays, then read on. We cover the connection between nutrition and viral hepatitis, what changes you might consider to your diet, and how we can help.
Nov 1st, 2024
What to Expect During and After Your First Colonoscopy

What to Expect During and After Your First Colonoscopy
Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States. Getting routine colonoscopies by the time you’re 45 can significantly reduce your risk of developing this highly preventable cancer. Read on to learn more.
Oct 8th, 2024

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Sep 12th, 2024

Las Vegas doctor raises awareness on colon cancer
Noel Fajardo, a Las Vegas-based gastroenterologist, has visited the Philippines recently to raise awareness on colon cancer and its early prevention. Fajardo, a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 1997, says early...
May 7th, 2016

Dr. Noel Fajardo, gastroenterologist
Las Vegas Endoscopy Day” is sunny. Dr. Noel Fajardo stands outside his new endoscopy center, squinting in the afternoon sunlight between his longtime partner, former BIDMC-Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Filippo Cremonini,...
Feb 24th, 2016

Fil-Am doctor to open endoscopy surgicenter in Southern Nevada
THE sole Filipino-American gastroenterologist in Southern Nevada, Dr. Noel Fajardo, is set to unveil a new, state-of-the-art endoscopy surgicenter in the region this December. LV Surgery Center will be the first surgicenter accredited and approved by...
Nov 24th, 2015

Dr. Fajardo featured on Asian Journal
Fil-Am doctor to open endoscopy surgicenter in Southern Nevada By Agnes Constante Published: November 24, 2015 THE sole Filipino-American gastroenterologist in Southern Nevada, Dr. Noel Fajardo, is set to unveil a new, state-of-the-art endoscopy...
Nov 24th, 2015

Weight Loss and your Colon
According to WebMD.com a natural colon cleanse is highly beneficial for everyone. http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/natural-colon-cleansing-is-it-necessary. “One of the main theories behind colon cleansing is an ancient belief called the theory...
Nov 5th, 2015

How the Las Vegas lifestyle hurts your Colon
In Las Vegas, Nevada there is a high incidence of smokers and drinkers, which contribute to increasing the odds of cancer. According to The Daily Mail Science, a website based in England at: http://www.dailymail.co.uk eating a western diet for just…
Oct 20th, 2015

7 Vitamins to Avoid Colon Cancer
We at Las Vegas Gastroenterology make it our business to offer the best care in preventative diagnostics and cutting edge technologies to diagnose colon cancer. Above all, we want to educate you, the patient, who we have vested interest in,…
Oct 20th, 2015

Top 5 Natural Remedies for a Better Colon
In this guide we are going to go over 5 natural remedies that will help your colon function properly. Why is it important for your colon to function properly? Your colon is last stretch of your large intestines. Your colon…
Oct 5th, 2015

Hepatitis B and Asians and Pacific Islanders
“HBV Free LV” Campaign Increasing Hepatitis B (HBV) awareness in the Asian and Pacific Islander Communities in Las Vegas. One in Ten: highest rate of HBV infection Asians and Pacific Islanders have...
Feb 7th, 2015

Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Age 50 years and older. Family history of colon cancer or colon polyps. Previous history of colon polyps. Colonoscopy is a PREVENTIVE PROCEDURE that is fully covered under the “Obamacare” Act.
Feb 5th, 2015

HBV 1-2-3!
“HBV Free LV” Campaign Increasing Hepatitis B (HBV) awareness in the Asian and Pacific Islander Communities in Las Vegas. WHO? WHAT? WHY? HOW? One in ten Asians and Pacific Islanders are infected with HBV. Majority of these infections are acquired from…
Feb 5th, 2015

Many Fil-Ams still unsure about ‘Obamacare’
By Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau NEVADA – As the deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act draws near, many kababayans living in the valley are still longing for answers if this health care is sustainable and…
Dec 5th, 2013

Donaire teams up with Nievera for Yolanda survivors
Filipino Flash’s gloves fetch high price in auction Bev Llorente ABS-CBN North America Bureau LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Las Vegas Gastroenterology played host to Martin Nievera’s “Martin at the Mandarin” on the Las Vegas strip. Nievera shared the stage with…
Dec 4th, 2013

Fighting Hepatitis B
Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN North America Bureau One in 10 Asians is infected by the liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus, according to the World Health Organization, and even among Asian-Americans the infection is prevalent.
Jul 28th, 2012