News & Events
News
12/13/24 Dr. Rao was recently on NBC shedding light on the gut-brain axis! See what she had to say here.
12/13/24 Dr. Aggarwal was recently recognized for being an Interstim patient access champion for his outstanding care of patients with fecal incontinence! Congratulations, Dr. Aggarwal!
11/18/24 It’s official - the office will be moving to our new location at 41 Wellman St in Lowell, MA on December 16. The new office is located 10 minutes away next to Lowe’s and Northeast Endoscopy Center. All Chelmsford office visits will be seen at the new office starting Monday, December 16. See you there!
11/4/24 Our Metabolic & Lifestyle Medicine Center (MLMC) has expanded with three new clinicians ready to see you for lifestyle management and weight management! We are currently accepting new patients without any wait list - email us if you’d like to schedule an appointment!
8/01/24 Big news! We have opened a new location in Haverhill, MA at 600 Primrose St, Suite 203. If you would like to schedule an appointment in Haverhill, you can call our usual number - (978) 459-6737. Also, this fall our Chelmsford office will be moving 10 minutes away to 41 Wellman St, next to Northeast Endoscopy Center and Lowe’s. We’ll keep you posted on when the new doors will open!
5/30/24 Due to high demand in our Metabolic Lifestyle & Medicine Center program, we are hosting two introductory shared medical appointments. These will give everyone an overview of what the program is all about and help you prepare for your first visit. The two options for appointments will be on Thursday, June 20 at 4:30PM and Thursday, August 1 at 1PM at our office at 20 Research Pl, N Chelmsford, MA, in the back of the building across from Suite 130. Email here to reserve your spot today!
5/30/24 Our next round of Pivio Info Sessions are starting up! Info sessions will be held 6/3, 7/17, 7/25, 8/5, 8/8, 8/12 and 8/13 4pm in person or 6:30pm virtual. Sign up today to save your spot! Call 978-459-6737 option #2 or email us here.
4/2/24 IGIC is now offering the Spatz3 adjustable intragastric balloon! The Spatz3 is the world’s first and only adjustable intragastric balloon. Read more here!
1/26/24 We are offering Peripheral Nerve Evaluation (PNE), a form of neurostimulation that treats bowel and bladder incontinence — see more here or call us to schedule a consultation.
1/22/24 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has agreed to continue coverage for anesthesia for our procedures as of January 22, 2024 — thank you to everyone who contacted their elected representatives!
9/6/23 IGIC is hosting a virtual cooking class on Sept 6 at 5:30PM! Join Dr. Rao and Gina Kelley, NP as we demonstrate live how to make a delicious summer farro salad, Taiwanese tofu lettuce cups, and a refreshing virgin blueberry mojito! Scan the QR code on the flyer here and pay a $10 fee to sign up - hope to see you there! If any questions, please contact Nicole at the office (Nicole@integratedgic.com).
5/19/23 Come grow with IGIC! Our Community Garden kicks off with a planting session on June 3rd at 10:30AM at the Chelmsford Community Garden (20 Wotton St, N. Chelmsford). Bring family, friends, and any plants you want to contribute! More info here.
8/10/22 Weight management patients can now order meal replacement items directly from this link: Meal Replacement
6/12/22 IGIC is now performing intragastric weight loss balloons! Gastric balloons are placed endoscopically, without surgery, and have been clinically proven to kick-start your weight loss journey. Call us at (978) 459-6737 to schedule a consultation.
6/11/22 IGIC is now offering Pivio, a lifestyle medicine program focused on whole-person health! See below for upcoming info sessions and more about the program here.
5/12/22 The Lifestyle Medicine and Weight Loss Center Facebook group is live! Open to patients in our Weight Management clinic, the IGIC Lifestyle Medicine & Weight Loss Center is a safe space to form a healthy future. We are here to allow those using the same path as a place to communicate and cheer each other along. Click here to request to join.
Upcoming events
MLMC New Patient Kick Start
Due to the high demand in our Metabolic LIfestyle & Medicine Center program, we are hosting an introductory shared medical appointment. This will give everyone an overview of what the program is all about and help you prepare for your first visit to make it as efficient a process as possible.
What to expect?
We will get an initial weight and height for each patient
Review the new patient process
Distribute handouts that will need to be completed to move onto the next phase
Question and answer
Call or email to reserve a spot today as seats are limited!
Email lifestyle@integratedgic.com
Call 978-459-6737, option #2
MLMC New Patient Kick Start
Due to the high demand in our Metabolic LIfestyle & Medicine Center program, we are hosting an introductory shared medical appointment. This will give everyone an overview of what the program is all about and help you prepare for your first visit to make it as efficient a process as possible.
What to expect?
We will get an initial weight and height for each patient
Review the new patient process
Distribute handouts that will need to be completed to move onto the next phase
Question and answer
Call or email to reserve a spot today as seats are limited!
Email lifestyle@integratedgic.com
Call 978-459-6737, option #2
Pivio Info Session (Virtual) (Copy)
Join us for our next PIVIO info session (free)! Introducing an innovative whole-health program that offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to well-being, addressing physical, mental, and social aspects of health.
Dates:
3/14/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/21/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/25/24 (Monday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
Reserve your spot today! Call 978-4599-6737, option 2.
Pivio Info Session (In Person) (Copy)
Join us for our next PIVIO info session (free)! Introducing an innovative whole-health program that offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to well-being, addressing physical, mental, and social aspects of health.
Dates:
3/14/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/21/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/25/24 (Monday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
Reserve your spot today! Call 978-4599-6737, option 2.
Pivio Info Session (Virtual)
Join us for our next PIVIO info session (free)! Introducing an innovative whole-health program that offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to well-being, addressing physical, mental, and social aspects of health.
Dates:
3/14/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/21/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/25/24 (Monday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
Reserve your spot today! Call 978-4599-6737, option 2.
Pivio Info Session (In Person)
Join us for our next PIVIO info session (free)! Introducing an innovative whole-health program that offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to well-being, addressing physical, mental, and social aspects of health.
Dates:
3/14/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/21/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/25/24 (Monday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
Reserve your spot today! Call 978-4599-6737, option 2.
Pivio Info Session (Virtual)
Join us for our next PIVIO info session (free)! Introducing an innovative whole-health program that offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to well-being, addressing physical, mental, and social aspects of health.
Dates:
3/14/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/21/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/25/24 (Monday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
Reserve your spot today! Call 978-4599-6737, option 2.
Pivio Info Session (In Person)
Join us for our next PIVIO info session (free)! Introducing an innovative whole-health program that offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to well-being, addressing physical, mental, and social aspects of health.
Dates:
3/14/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/21/24 (Thursday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
3/25/24 (Monday) @ 4PM (in person) and 6:30PM (virtual)
Reserve your spot today! Call 978-4599-6737, option 2.
Pivio Info Session: VIRTUAL
Interested in Pivio, our lifestyle medicine program? Join us at this information session to find out more!
Pivio Info Session
Interested in Pivio, our lifestyle medicine program? Join us at this information session to find out more!
Pivio Info Session: VIRTUAL
Interested in Pivio, our lifestyle medicine program? Join us at this information session to find out more!
Pivio Info Session
Interested in Pivio, our lifestyle medicine program? Join us at this information session to find out more!
Pivio Info Session: VIRTUAL
Interested in Pivio, our lifestyle medicine program? Join us at this information session to find out more!
Pivio Info Session
Interested in Pivio, our lifestyle medicine program? Join us at this information session to find out more!
Grow with IGIC
Come grow with us at our community garden! Last year we were able to obtain a community plot in Chelmsford. The purpose of the garden is to give back to our patients. We are hoping for a full and vibrant pick this year! We will be planting Herbs, Spices, Fruits, and Veggies. This year kicks off on Saturday, June 3rd at 10:30AM. Everyone is welcome - bright your friends, kids and significant others. If you have your own gardening tools, please bring them — remember the gloves!
If you wish to bring something to plant, we encourage you. With this garden, we want our patients to be able to take full advantage of not only the produce, but also the education. This way, we can teach each of you how to grow your own garden if you choose.
The IGIC Community Garden is located at 20 Wotton St, N Chelmsford, MA 01863 (behind Tequilas, next to the ball field).
Happy Planting!
Take Steps! Crohn's and Colitis Fundraiser
Come join us at the Crohn’s and Colitis Take Steps Fundraiser on June 3, or donate to this great cause!
Pivio Info Session
Interested in Pivio, our lifestyle medicine program? Join us at this information session to find out more!
IntegraTED: Constipation Management
IntegraTED: Constipation Management — Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of chronic constipation with Jacqueline Chu, MD.
Pivio Info Session
Interested in Pivio, our lifestyle medicine program? Join us at this information session to find out more!
IntegraTED: Hemorrhoid Management
IntegraTED: Hemorrhoid Management — Learn about the causes and treatment of hemorrhoids with Nitin Aggarwal, MD.
IntegraTED: How to Build a Healthy Plate
IntegraTED: How to Build a Healthy Plate — Learn how to build a balanced, healthy plate without a recipe with Gina Kelley, NP and Jen Murphy, RD.