Medical Organization List

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
85 West Algonquin Road, Ste. 550
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Tel: (847) 290-9184
Fax: (847) 290-9203

Website: www.fascrs.org
E-mail: ascrs@fascrs.org

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is the premier medical professional society dedicated to advancing and promiting the science and practice of treatments of patients with colon, rectal, and anal disorders.

ASCRS has more than 2,200 members, with 1,000 members certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

American Gastroenterological Association
4930 Del Ray Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Tel: (301) 654-2055
Fax: (301) 654-5920

Website: www.gastro.org

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is a society of physicians, surgeons, scientists and other individuals within the healthcare community who have a demonstrated and continued interest in the functions and disorders of the digestive system. Founded in 1897, the AGA is the oldest non-profit specialty medical society in the country. With more than 13,000 domestic and international members, the AGA is the largest GI society in the United States and among the largest GI societies in the world. AGA membership encompasses a rich and diverse constituency representing every facet of gastroenterology practice, research and education.

American College of Gastroenterology
P.O. Box 3099
Alexandria, VA 22302

Website: www.acg.gi.org

ACG was formed in 1932 to advance the scientific study and medical treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The College promotes the highest standards in medical education and is guided by its commitment to meeting the needs of clinical gastroenterology practitioners.

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
386 Park Avenue South
17th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (800) 932-2423

Website: www.ccfa.org
E-mail: info@ccfa.org

CCFA sponsors basic and clinical research focused on Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. The foundation also offers a wide range of educational programs for patients and health-care professionals, and provides supportive services to help people cope with these chronic intestinal diseases.

STOP Colon and Rectal Cancer Foundation
47 West Division St., PMB 133
Chicago IL 60610-2220
Tel: (312) 944-4636
Fax: (312)943-3133

Website: www.coloncancerprevention.org

The STOP Colon and Rectal Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization with the goal of saving lives through public awareness initiatives that broaden the use of preventative screening and early detection of colon and rectal cancer, and encourage healthier lifestyles.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1520 Kensington Road
Suite 202
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Tel: (630) 573-0600
Fax: (630) 573-0691

Website: www.asge.org
E-mail: info@asgeoffice.org

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy represents over 7,500 gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other digestive health specialists who remain committed to furthering the knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of GI disease through the appropriate use of endoscopic techniques.