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Kenneth Brown, MD is a board-certified gastroenterologist in Plano, TX, with more than 20 years of experience in gastroenterology. His clinical focus includes colon cancer prevention and screening, colonoscopy, and minimally invasive hemorrhoid banding for hemorrhoid relief. Dr. Brown received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1998 and completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in 2004. Dr. Brown has performed more than 20,000 colonoscopies and emphasizes high-quality colon cancer screening and early detection. His average colonoscopy withdrawal time exceeds recommended quality standards, reflecting the careful examination he considers essential to an effective screening colonoscopy. He encourages appropriate adults to begin routine colon cancer screening at age 45 and works to educate the public about the importance of preventing colorectal cancer through timely screening. Dr. Brown also provides hemorrhoid banding for people experiencing hemorrhoid discomfort, bleeding, and other symptoms. This minimally invasive treatment is performed without traditional hemorrhoid surgery and is designed to provide relief with minimal disruption to daily activities. In addition to these areas of focus, Dr. Brown diagnoses and treats a broad range of digestive health conditions and regularly provides educational information to help people better understand gastrointestinal health. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology. Appointment requests and media inquiries can be made by calling his practice at 972-867-0019.