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Our gastroenterology services

The complexity of the digestive system can lead to a wide range of possible ailments that can affect it. Our team of specialists is here to quickly diagnose and treat a spectrum of these illnesses.

Some of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) conditions we diagnose and treat include:

• Achalasia
• Acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Adenocarcinoma
• Anal fissures
• Biliary diseases
• Bowel obstruction
• Celiac disease
• Chronic constipation
• Chronic diarrhea
• Chronic pancreatitis
• Cirrhosis
• Colorectal cancer
• Crohn’s disease
• Diverticulitis
• Dysphagia
• Gallstones
• Gastroenteritis
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Gastrointestinal cancer
• Gastroparesis
• H. Pylori infection
• Hiatal hernia
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Liver disease
• Malabsorption
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Pyrosis
• Reflux
• Ruptured bowel
• Stomach cancer
• Ulcerative colitis
• Ulcers

Diagnostic testing we perform

In addition to providing effective treatment for GI disorders and illnesses, our practice also performs a range of procedures that allow for accurate diagnosis of other, sometimes more complex conditions.

Some of the procedures we perform include:

• Bariatric surgery referrals
• Barium enema
• Cancer-related surgeries
• Colonoscopy
• Endoscopic ultrasound
• Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
• Gastric motility testing

Possible symptoms of GI disorders

Occasionally experiencing an upset stomach is normal, but if you find that you're struggling every day with gastric distress, you may have a more significant problem affecting your digestive tract. Some signs or symptoms that may point to a GI disorder are:

• Abdominal discomfort (bloating, pain or cramps)
• Acid reflux (heartburn)
• Chronic constipation
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty swallowing
• Fatigue
• Fecal incontinence
• Loss of appetite
• Unintentional weight loss
• Vomiting and nausea