Consultation
On your first visit to our office you will be welcomed as a member of our family and our receptionist will greet you with a warm smile. You will then be asked to fill out our required forms which will help us gain some information about yourself and your condition.
Dr. Steven Cranford will then talk with you and ask you some specific questions regarding your condition to determine if our treatments may be of benefit to you. If Dr. Steven Cranford can help you, the doctor will let you know. If Dr. Steven Cranford cannot help you, you will be refered to a doctor that will be able to help you the most. Nothing will be done in our office without your consent. Examination
After a thorough consultation with the doctor, you will have a complete examination. Our examination is accomplished by means of specially designed instruments of proctology which are electrically lighted to provide a clear and direct view of the interior of the rectum. With such instruments, the inside of the rectum can be seen as clearlv as looking at the palm of your hand. The examination is performed as easily and painlessly in uncomplicated cases as an examination of the nose or throat. The gratifying part of this procedure to the physician is the fact that he does not have to do any guessing. Two good eyes and a thorough knowledge of the work at hand provides those necessary prerequisites leading to a correct diagnosis.
Report of Findings
Once all the information and examinations have been performed, the doctor will give you a report of findings and tell you recommendations for treatment.
Treatment of Hemorrhoids
Our treatment is not a "secret method." Neither is it the injection method, nor "shots", nor surgery, nor do we "burn them out with electricity." It is an electronic treatment with an "accepted practice" rating receiving its greatest interest by the Medical Profession in the 1930's. Popular support faded, however, because of the "disadvantages" of the "expense of the instrument" and "the consumption of much time in its application." In the meantime, many important refinements and improvements have been added to the development of this treatment by Dr. Steven Cranford.
The electronic action causes the hemorrhoid to shrink and shrivel up. This is accomplished with little or no pain by a chemical change which takes place within the hemorrhoid itself, ultimately causing complete obliteration of the diseased mass. In a few cases during treatment there is a moderate discomfort experienced. The treatment usually takes less than 15 minutes. The patient seldom arises from the treatment table with anything unpleasant to remind him of his treatment.
There are hundreds of individuals today who are bravely trying to "live with their hemorrhoids" on advice of their physician because they are unfit for surgery due to chronic debilitating diseases such as cardiac (heart) disease, diabetes, etc. To these people, we offer hope. This assurance is also offered to the aged, for age is not a hindrance. Some have been successfully treated here in their eighties and nineties.
Treatment of Other Rectal Diseases
In some rectal diseases there are other types of treatment required besides the one described for hemorrhoids but they are all "ambulatory treatments" (up and walking around) and all without hospital surgery.
Insurance and Treatment
To find out if your insurance covers our treatments, you can call us directly or to schedule your free consultation at 503.232.7609 or fill out the insurance form. For patients who have little or no applicable insurance coverage, flexible payment programs can be arranged.
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