Gastroenterology
Check your gut
Millions of Americans are affected by digestive disorders and diseases. We are here to help in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the digestive system, to help you enjoy better digestive health.
Digestive discomforts like heartburn, stomach upset, acid reflux and painful gas could be symptoms of serious medical problems. If you have questions about your digestive health, but aren’t quite sure where to begin, start with a digestive health assessment and learn more about conditions you may have.
Next Steps
Take a Digestive Health Assessment
A digestive health assessment can help you find out if you are at low, moderate or high risk for various digestive diseases based on common symptoms.
Find A Doctor
Whether you need a primary care provider to evaluate symptoms, or you are looking for a gastroenterologist or general surgeon, we've got you covered.
Schedule Your Colonoscopy
Colonoscopies are critical to diagnosing cancer early because this cancer often presents with no symptoms.
Peace of mind is just a screening away.
A colonoscopy helps find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous. It can also identify colon and rectal cancers early, when the odds of successful treatment are highest. Colon and rectal cancer rates have increased in young and middle-aged adults.* If you’re 45 or older, ask your doctor about scheduling a colonoscopy.
What is Gastroenterology?
Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. It involves a detailed understanding of the normal action (physiology) of the gastrointestinal organs including the movement of material through the stomach and intestine, the digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system, and the function of the liver as a digestive organ.
It includes common and important conditions such as colon polyps and cancer, hepatitis, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic ulcer disease, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, nutritional problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis. In essence, all normal activity and disease of the digestive organs are part of the study of gastroenterology.
Your Digestive Health
Introduction – The Digestive System
Common Digestive Ailments
Diagnostic Procedures
Meet our Specialists
Both gastroenterologists and general surgeons have a role in the journey of a patient with a GI tract issue. A gastroenterologist is a physician with dedicated training and unique experience in the management of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. They are experts in the field, providing high-quality colonoscopy examinations, endoscopy procedures, and comprehensive consultative services. Medical management of a disease such as IBD or Crohn's would be within the scope of a GI specialist.
General surgeons also routinely perform colonoscopies and endoscopy procedures. They partner with primary care physicians and gastroenterologists to offer surgical care when other treatments fail or will not be aggressive enough for the patient.
If you need a colonoscopy or specialty care, please consult with your primary care physician about which type of doctor is right for you.
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