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Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)

A procedure that allows your doctor to look at the inside lining of your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine.

ERCP

An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) test checks the tubes (ducts) that drain the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Radiofrequency Ablation

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a safe and effective option for the treatment of dysplastic Barrett’s esophagus that attains lasting response.

Colonoscopy

Allows your doctor to look at the inner lining of your large intestine using a a thin, flexible tube called a colonoscope.

Esophageal Dilation

A procedure that allows your doctor to dilate, or stretch, a narrowed area of your esophagus.

Cholangioscopy

Cholangioscopy is a noninvasive endoscopic method used for both direct visual diagnostic evaluation and simultaneous therapeutic intervention of the bile ducts.

Esophageal pH Test

This test measures the acid flowing into the esophagus from the stomach and is typically used to diagnose GERD or identify the cause of heartburn, chest pain, chronic cough, or other related symptoms

Hemorrhoid Banding

Rubber band ligation is a procedure in which the hemorrhoid is tied off at its base with rubber bands, cutting off the blood flow to the hemorrhoid. This treatment is only for internal hemorrhoids. Our office uses the CRH O'Regan System for hemorrhoid banding.

EMR

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection is a technique used for the staging and treatment of superficial neoplasms of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Computed Tomography

A CT Scan is used when your physician needs a complete, cross-sectional image of any part of your body. They are used to diagnose disease and plan medical, surgical or radiation treatment.

Ultrasound

Ultrasounds are employed to diagnose numerous conditions on affecting many parts of your digestive system. They are less expensive and much easier to conduct that CT Scans.

Capsule endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that uses a tiny wireless camera to take pictures of your digestive tract. This allows your physician to get images of your digestive tract without a more invasive colonoscopy.

EUS

An EUS is a minimally invasive procedure to assess digestive (gastrointestinal) and lung diseases. It uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed images of the lining and walls of your digestive tract and chest, nearby organs such as the pancreas and liver, and lymph nodes.

H-Pylori Breath Test

A H-Pylori Breath Test checks to see if you have H. pylori bacteria in your stomach which can tell your physician if you have a H-Pylori infection.

Gastrointestinal Stenting

Gastrointestinal Stenting is used primarily to open up the bile ducts, esophagus, small bowel and colon when they have become blocked by large, cancerous tissue.

Services

Rectal Manometry

Anorectal manometry is a test performed to evaluate patients with fecal incontinence or constipation.

Nutrition Services

Our practice offers an in-house nutritionist that can meet with you one-on-one to assist with weight loss using our Ideal Protein Program.

Infusion Therapy

Infusion Therapy is used to treat conditions like Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.