A gastroenterologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the stomach and intestines. They offer an array of services that help maintain a healthy digestive system. Common gastrointestinal issues are:
- Esophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Liver Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Diverticulosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Precancerous or Cancerous Growths of the GI tract and Colon.
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Specific services offered by the physicians on the medical staff at South County Health include:
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopic Ultrasonography
- Upper Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
- Esophageal testing