Services

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