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Gastroenterology




Our board certified gastroenterologists treat digestive system disorders with skill and compassion and employ state-of-the art technology in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions related to stomach, esophageal, pancreatic and swallowing disorders.  Our center has been treating gastric abnormalities for over 40 years and our doctors considered experts in several areas including the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and in the latest non-surgical interventions, many of which have been developed here by our very own specialists.

 Our gastroenterology team performs over 5,000 procedures a year, and consistently uses the most innovative and unique techniques to treat those who come in.  If you are suffering from a gastric disorder, please make an appointment to come in and have a screening at our center.  We will coordinate with your insurance provider and primary care physician to ensure that your receive the best care possible.

 
Services include treatment for:

• GERD  • Cancer screenings 
• Gastrointestinal bleeding  • Swallowing disorders 
• Liver disease  • Pancreatic disease
• Biliary disease  • Therapeutic biliary tract disorders 

• Barrett's esophagus                 

Services in our endoscopy suite include:  
• Argow plasma-coagulation • Colonoscopy screening
• Endoscopy with dilation   • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography  
• Feeding tube placement   • Liver and mucosal biopsies
• ENTREYX for GERD • Endocinch for GERD  
• Capsule endoscopy  • Small bowel biopsy
• Specialized dilation procedures • Percutaneous gastrostomy
• Gastric, pancreatic and biliary secretory tests • Gastrointestinal motility studies   
• Esophageal diliation

• Endoscopic Ultrasound

• Flexible sigmoidoscopy 

• Proctoscopy 

 

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