About Digestive Health Institute

At Digestive Health Institute, we put patient care at the forefront of everything we do. We’re proud of the professional care we provide while remaining compassionate toward our patients. To learn more about who we are, take a look at some of our values, our medical focus and our partners.

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Experienced Physicians

The physicians we bring on to our team haven’t recently just finished their residency training; they’ve been physicians for several years. Their experience provides our team with a strong foundation to treat your gastrointestinal health needs.

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Personalize Care

We focus on providing our patients with personalized care in every aspect. We meet our patients where they are and guide them through the treatment process while ensuring their comfort every step of the way.

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MSU Affiliated

Since the year 2000, we’ve partnered with Michigan State University to combine the clinical and educational fields. This partnership is designed to facilitate both educational and medicinal innovations in gastroenterology.

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Our Mission

Digestive Health Institute aims to serve its community by providing excellent gastrointestinal care

Since 1998, we’ve been working to serve our community. Digestive Health Institute was established to provide distinctive gastrointestinal and liver disease care for the people of central Michigan. We aim to give our patients the highest level of care while simultaneously maintaining both compassion and professionalism. Our team is committed to finding the latest innovations in gastrointestinal medicine and how technology can be best used to provide effective treatment to our patients.

The achievements here and the future of our continued exceptionalism at Digestive Health Institute can be solely attributed to our highly qualified staff.

Our Doctors

We’re proud of our team here at Digestive Health Institute. Our health care providers include some of the very best colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists and physician assistants. To learn more about our qualified team of specialists, please visit our providers page.

Scott A. Plaehn, DO, FACOI

Scott Plaehn, DO, FACOI

Gastroenterologist

Albert B. Ross, MD

Albert Ross, MD

Gastroenterologist

Dorian T. Jones, MD

Dorian Jones, MD

Gastroenterologist

Jannel Lee-Allen, MD, MUP

Jannel Lee- Allen, M.D.

Gastroenterologist

Jannel Lee-Allen, MD, MUP

Tadd Hiatt, MD

Gastroenterologist

Dr. Matthew DiMagno on blue background

Matthew J. DiMagno, MD, AGAF

Gastroenterologist

Our Doctors

We’re proud of our team here at Digestive Health Institute. Our health care providers include some of the very best colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists and physician assistants. To learn more about our qualified team of specialists, please visit our providers page.

Scott Plaehn, DO, FACOI

Albert Ross, MD

Dorian Jones, MD

Areas of Expertise

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All Procedures

Colonoscopy

One of our specialties is providing patients with routine colonoscopies, to look for abnormalities in the colon.

Sigmoidoscopy

Another of our areas of expertise is performing sigmoidoscopies to examine the condition of the sigmoid colon.

Endoscopy

We offer a few different types of endoscopies for patients with undiagnosed bowel conditions and disorders.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Most of our surgical procedures are minimally invasive, meaning small incisions that leave smaller scars.

Our Locations

The Digestive Health Institute

Lansing Surgery Center

What Our Patients Are Saying

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Excellent

John Walling, Jr., D.O.4.7

Based on 3281 reviews

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Susan D.

From the scheduling process of my colonoscopy through discharge, everyone was great! No issues once returned home. Definitely recommend LSC!

C. W.

DHI staff were professional, courteous, assuring and thoughtful throughout entire procedure.

Julie S.

This office is very responsive and efficient. The instructions for pre and post surgical care were given. They were very clear. The pre admission was easy and saved time. The doctor and staff were very caring. I would recommend them !

Kathy C.

Everyone was pleasant and professional.

Nicky J.

From start to finish, Dr. Ross and his staff were excellent. Friendly, caring, competent.

Laura R.

This place runs like a well oiled machine, and the staff all had great bedside manner. I would much rather have a procedure done here over having it done outpatient at a hospital. I was in and out much faster.

Jim S.

Timely, informative, personable service. Very positive and uplifting atmosphere. Everyone makes you feel like they're there for YOU. Thank you all sooo much!

kathy T.

Very professional staff. Treated me with kindness and respect

Gene

On time, staff very cordial and caring!

steve W.

Professional, organized, friendly, high expertise

Sharon D.

They were very professional. They went above and beyond to make sure I knew what was going on. And was very thorough with instructions. Add another 5 🌟

Danielle D.

He is an amazing Doctor and is very caring. He listens and is genuine.

Andrea C.

Everyone from the receptionists to the nurses, anesthesiologists, and doctors are wonderful. Very caring and compassionate.

Teresa G.

My visit to the Lansing Surgery Center was a positive experience. I highly recommend this place. You do not have to walk too far as handicapped parking is very close to building. The staff was very friendly and professional. Also very patient.

JM M.

Every prompt and efficient check-in. Very little wait time. Kelly and Kimberly awesome. Matt, the anesthetist, greeted me also introduced himself. Dr Walling checked also prior. Colonoscopy is not pleasant, however, These professionals make patient as comfortable and ease anxiety.

Josh D.

Excellent!

Bob R.

Over all the experience was very positive. There were a lot of people in the waiting room but I was taken in very quickly and guided through the process very smoothly. Everyone was very nice and caring. They were all peasant and answered any questions I asked. They even laughed at a dad joke or two. A colonoscopy is not pleasant but they all did everything they could to help ease it all. I'd like to mention the receptionist (sorry I can't remember her name). I forgot my driver's license and proofs of insurance. My fault, it is clearly noted in the directions you get before the procedure. But she went the extra mile to suggest, and then, contact my doctor to get the info. I would have had to go home and reschedule the whole procedure otherwise. Thanks to everyone there for a decent, helpful visit.

angela S.

Friendly, engaging staff. Totally put me at ease for my first colonoscopy. Thank you!

Jackie H.

Staff were courteous and attentive. Provided atmosphere to be totally calm and comfortable!!!

Al & Vivian S.

The reception staff and medical team at DHI/Lansing Surgery Center were exemplary! Caring, informative, knowledgeable, reassuring, personable and professional. Thank you!

Tara S.

The doctor & staff were incredibly kind and very efficient. Wonderful experience.

Meeghan P.

Dr. Plaen is great. The nursing staff is great too. My prep nurse got an IV in first poke. Last time I had a procedure it was 5 people trying with 10 pokes so this was fantastic.

Bill M.

Great patient care and excellent staff.

jeanne B.

The whole staff made everything easy, they were great!

Sherri M.

Everyone was kind, efficient and professional, making an unpleasant situation more bearable.