What is a gastroenterologist?
Additional Details Gastroenterology is a subspecialty of Internal Medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract and liver diseases. Acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, colon polyps, hepatitis and cirrhosis are all examples of illnesses treated.
What is the largest private gastroenterology practice in the Midwest?
Gastroenterology Specialties, P.C. is one of the Midwest’s largest, unaffiliated, private gastroenterology practices.
Who is known as the father of Gastroscopy?
Rudolf Schindler described many important diseases involving the human digestive system during World War I in his illustrated textbook and is portrayed by some as the “father of gastroscopy”. He and Georg Wolf developed a semiflexible gastroscope in 1932. In 1932, Burrill Bernard Crohn described Crohn’s disease.
How does a gastroenterologist do an endoscopy?
During an endoscopy, a gastroenterologist uses a camera that attaches to a long, thin tube called an endoscope to look inside the body. They insert the endoscope through the mouth, down the throat, and into the esophagus. It sends images back to a screen for monitoring.
These specialists work together to offer each patient the optimal treatment plan. Medical College of Wisconsin physician-scientists have earned national and international recognition for significant research into the causes and treatment of digestive diseases and disorders.
Where do we work with other gastroenterologists?
When additional specialty care is needed, we work in cooperation with other gastroenterology specialists in the Digestive Health Center, which is conveniently located in the Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center in Redwood City.
What is general Gastroenterology at Vanderbilt?
Vanderbilt General Gastroenterology cares for people with chronic digestive problems. We diagnose even complicated illnesses and help you improve your quality of life. Depending on your needs, we can refer you to one of our specialty clinics. A line styled icon from Orion Icon Library.
Why choose our Gastroenterology&Hepatology program?
Our Gastroenterology & Hepatology Program is staffed by a nationally recognized group of physicians and scientists representing multiple specialties. Their unique collaboration provides a multi-faceted approach to patient care, research and education in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of digestive disease.