Capital Gastroenterology Consultants is a 9 person gastroenterology private practice. We see about 1000 patients per month in our offices. We have 4 offices in all parts of Montgomery County, MD, a suburb of Washington, D.C. We also are affiliated with a free-standing endoscopic center, which is JCAHO certified.

Capital Gastroenterology Consultants prides itself on being able to offer our patients both quality care as well as "cutting edge" treatment opportunities due to our research protocols. Our patient population is very sophisticated, always seeking new treatment options.

Capital Gastroenterology Consultants is/has been active in clinical trials involving hepatitis C, IBS, IBD, colon cancer screening and idiopathic constipation.

Sponsors have included:

• Solvay
• Glaxo
• Schering
• Roche
• Genetics Institute
• Janssen
• Merck
• Novartis
• Sucampo
• Forrest
• Inkine

Capital Gastroenterology Consultants offers all endoscopic procedures in a very "patient-friendly" outpatient facility that is very well-recognized by awards, in the state of Maryland. Both our main office as well as center are located close to 495 beltway.

Milton Koch, M.D.- P.I.
Robert Finkel, M.D.- P.I.
Michael Schindler, M.D.
Arnold Levy, M.D.
Barry Rubin, M.D.
Joseph Genovese, Jr. M.D.
Alan Diamond, M.D.
Robert Musselman, M.D.
James Butler, M.D.
Zaif Shanavas, M.D.

All physicians have experience in clinical research. They have been involved with early studies on all aspects of treating hepatitis C, as well as IBS. Newer drugs for IBD are being investigated as well

Mary Ellen Royalty, RN, CCRC
8 years of research experience, 11 years of nursing experience.

Capital Gastroenterology Consultants draws from a population from 18- 85 years old. Our patient population is comprised of many people with graduate degrees, always wanting to know about newer treatment,etc., options for a variety of diseases.

Central IRB can be used.

CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.

• Study for Females with Symptoms of Dyspepsia
• Study for patients with active Ulcerative Colitis
• Study for patients with Constipation Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome

For more information, please contact:

Milton Koch, M.D.
Capital Gastroenterology Consultants, P.A.
10801 Lockwood Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20901 USA
Phone: 301-681-3329
Fax: 301-593-3216
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Last updated on February 25, 2008

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