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
- Capsule Endoscopy: is a tool use for directly visualizing the small bowel