At Gastroenterology Consultants we specialize in the treatment of many different painful and severe conditions. The only way to know for sure which type of treatment will be best suited for you is to schedule an appointment and speak with one of our physicians. We perform a variety of Gastroenterology procedures ranging from the treatment of digestive issues and hemorrhoids to acid reflux and chronic heartburn.

 

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is an exam that uses a long thin tube to examine the colon and rectum in the diagnosis and treatment of certain conditions such as colon cancer. Read More…

ERCP

An ERCP or Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram is an exam that uses an endoscope together with an x-ray to examine abnormalities surrounding the liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Read More…

Esophageal Dilation

An esophageal dilation is an endoscopic procedure that is often recommended for the treatment of an esophageal stricture or blockage. Read More…

Esophageal Motility Studies

Esophageal Manometry (muh-NOM-uh-tree) is a test that gauges how well your Esophagus works. Read More…

EUS

An Endoscopic Ultrasound exam utilizes an endoscopy together with an ultrasound to examine the digestive tract and other surrounding tissues for any present abnormalities. Read More…

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

A flexible sigmoidoscopy exam is performed with the use of a sigmoidoscope, a flexible tube that is about 60 cm long and is used to examine the lower portion of the large intestine. Read More…

Upper Endoscopy

An Upper Endoscopy or EGD exam is an endoscopic procedure used in the evaluation of the upper digestive tract to aid in the detection of serious abnormalities such as tumors, ulcers or infection. Read More…

GERD

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a condition in which patients suffer from chronic heartburn and frequent acid reflux. There are several forms of both medical and surgical procedures that are available in the treatment of GERD. Read More…

Hemorrhoid Banding

Hemorrhoid banding, also referred to as Rubber Band Ligation, is an outpatient procedure in which hemorrhoids are removed from the anal and rectal walls by the constriction of their blood supply. Read More…

BARRX

BARRX HALO ablation is a non-surgical treatment option for Barrett’s esophagus that helps reduce the patient’s risk of developing esophageal cancer by treating the diseased tissue that causes Barrett’s esophagus. Read More…

PEG Placement

PEG, or Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy placement is the procedure used for the insertion and proper placement of  a feeding tube. This procedure uses an endoscope and a minor insertion in the abdomen. Read More…

Capsule Endoscopy

A capsule endoscopy is a procedure that examines the small intestine (which is not as easily reached or observable as with typical endoscopy procedures) with an easy-to-swallow video-camera capsule. Read More…