Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology focuses on the treatment of illness or injury within the gastrointestinal tract. Gastroenterology is a specialty of internal medicine. Southwestern Medical Center employs a large staff of physicians specializing in internal medicine.

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Primary providers will refer patients to gastroenterologists when traditional treatments have proven ineffective. Gastroenterologists utilize a variety of techniques to diagnose and care for patient gastroenterological issues.

COMMON GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ISSUES ARE:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Heartburn
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gallstones
Hepatitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn’s Disease

COMMON PROCEDURES USED TO DIAGNOSE AND TREAT SYMPTOMS ARE:

Abdominal Ultrasound
Appendectomy
Abdominal Angiogram
Abdominal X-Ray
Barium Swallow
Gallbladder Scan