Russell Dean Havranek, MD is a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing in San Antonio, TX since 2005. Dr. Havranek has a special interest in diseases of the small bowel and is a recognized expert in capsule endoscopy of the small bowel. With colon cancer being the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. bringing awareness to its' prevention is very important to Dr. Havranek as well. Actually colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when caught early. The key is to get screened in a timely manner, which typically is all persons age 50 or over and those age 40 or over with a family history of polyps or cancer. Dr. Havranek performs a colonoscopy procedure to screen for this cancer, which is a painless procedure. Call the practice today if you are due to get this screening - 210-615-8308!