Gastroenterology
A subspecialty of internal medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
A gastroenterologist is a physician who specializes in diseases of the digestive system, also called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Gastroenterologists have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), and biliary system (e.g., liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts).
GVM International’s team of board-certified Gastroenterologists, Nurse Practitioners and staff are experts in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Their knowledge and experience will help patients feel comfortable addressing any GI concerns and customize a treatment that works best. Our team believes patients are their family, and they will ensure the care they deserve is received.
The reasons for gastroenterologist consultation are the following symptoms:
- Abdominal pain and discomfort
- Bleeding in the digestive tract
- Cancer (e.g., colorectal cancer, stomach [gastric] cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer)
- Constipation and diarrhea
- Difficulty swallowing
- Diverticular disease and other diseases of the colon (e.g., polyps, irritable bowel syndrome [IBS], colitis, Crohn's disease)
- Gallbladder disease
- Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal hernias
- Inflammation in the digestive tract (e.g., gastritis)
- Liver disease (e.g., hepatitis, jaundice)
- Malabsorption disorders (e.g., celiac disease, lactose intolerance)
- Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting
- Ulcers
- Unexplained weight loss
