The physicians of Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists strive to offer the best gastroenterology and hepatology services in Tennessee. We combine expert consultative gastroenterology and all the latest gastrointestinal procedures and tests. We are leaders in the field of gastroenterology locally and nationally.
Services Listing
Treatment of the following symptoms & diseases:
Abdominal pain-upper and lower
Anemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Blood in stool
Colon Cancer
Colon polyps
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
Diverticulitis
Dysphagia (trouble swallowing)
Esophageal Reflux
Esophagitis
Gall Bladder Disease
Heartburn
Hepatitis
Hiatal Hernia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jaundice
Liver Disease
Nausea
Pancreatitis
Stomach Ulcer Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting
Weight loss
Diagnostic Tests
Colonoscopy: a flexible scope is inserted and advanced from the rectum to the cecum. Important to prevent and detect colon cancer
Upper Endoscopy: flexible scope is advanced from the mouth to the duodenum. Identifies ulcers, cancer, hiatal hernia. Can dilate esophageal narrowings
Sigmoidoscopy: flexible scope examines the rectum and lower colon. Typically performed without sedation
ERCP: flexible scope advanced from the mouth to the duodenum. The bile duct and/or pancreatic duct can be accessed to remove stones, drain blockages, etc.
EUS: ultrasound-tipped scope used to look beyond the surface of the intestine. Ideal to stage and biopsy cancers. Good for evaluation of the pancreas
Esophageal pH recording: Small cordless Bravo probe placed under sedation allows 48 hours of measuring of esophageal acid reflux
Esophageal manometry: a small plastic tube passed through the nose measures the motility and function of the esophagus for swallowing and heartburn problems
Breath tests: for Helicobacter pylori, lactose intolerance, small bowel overgrowth by bacteria
