Granite Peaks Gastroenterology answers the question "What is a gastroenterologist?".
What is a Gastroenterologist?
A gastroenterologist is a physician who specializes in the normal and disease processes of the digestive system. This includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.
What Does a Gastroenterologist Do?
Endoscopies, colonoscopies and EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) procedures are common in a gastroenterologist’s practice. They use a flexible, lighted tube with a camera to see inside the digestive tract. This practice is used to screen for colon cancer, remove polyps, test for celiac disease, dilate the esophagus and gather biopsies to test for conditions that may or may not be apparent by visual examination alone.
Common Conditions Treated by Gastroenterologists
Hemorrhoids
IBD – Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn’s
Celiac Disease
GERD – Heartburn, Acid Reflux
H Pylori
Liver Disease
Gallbladder Disease
Pancreatitis
Hepatitis C
Lactose Intolerance
IBS
The board-certified gastroenterologists at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology are highly trained with the advanced skills to diagnose and treat patients suffering from digestive disorders.
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