About Gastroenterology
What is Gastroenterology?
Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that involves the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system. These disorders may affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, liver, bile ducts, gallbladder and pancreas. A gastroenterologist is a physician who is trained in both internal medicine and the sub-specialty of gastroenterology.
We are frequently asked to evaluate the following problems:
Some diseases that we diagnose and treat include:
We may perform the following procedures to help make a diagnosis:
Abdominal Ultrasound
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