Procedures

Symptoms, Conditions & Procedures

GI Procedures

Argon Laser Therapy

Argon laser therapy utilizes argon gas-powered light beams to treat a range of symptoms like hemorrhages, strictures, dysphagia, and mucosal lesions.

Colon Cancer Screening

Colon cancer screenings can help detect early signs of colon cancer so it can be effectively treated, and can even prevent it in some cases.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is often performed on individuals 45 years old (or earlier for those at higher risk) to provide a thorough check for colon cancer.

EGD

Upper GI endoscopies (or EGD) determine the reason for gastrointestinal problems, such as stomach pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and more.

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection is a nonsurgical procedure to remove abnormal tissues or tumors located below the intestinal lining in the GI tract.

Enteroscopy

An enteroscopy is an endoscopic procedure where a scope is inserted into your small intestines to examine and identify the cause of GI conditions.

ERCP

An ERCP is performed to examine the inner wall of the esophagus, stomach, and more and is performed to diagnose pancreatitis, stomach pain, and more.

Esophageal Dilation

Esophageal dilation is the process of expanding the esophagus to relieve symptoms from esophageal cancer, EoE, GERD, an inflamed esophagus, and more.

Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)

Feeding Tube Insertion or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a tube providing nutrition, medication, or liquids directly into the stomach.

FibroScan®

FibroScan is an assessment that provides the ability to check the condition and function of the liver and make a diagnosis without entering the body.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy is an endoscopic procedure where a scope is used to examine and identify issues in the lower section of the large intestines.

Hemorrhoid Banding

Hemorrhoid banding is a noninvasive way to get rid of one or a few hemorrhoids by banding the base, causing the hemorrhoid to shrink and go away.

High-Res Anorectal Manometry

High-resolution anorectal manometry is performed to judge the strength of the anal sphincter, often for those with constipation or fecal incontinence.

High-Res Esophageal Manometry

High-resolution esophageal manometry tests assess the function of the esophagus when a person has severe GERD, chest pain, regurgitation, and more.

Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)

Infusion therapy (or IV infusion) is the process of administering medications or fluids directly into the vein to help treat certain GI conditions.

Motility Testing

Wireless capsule motility testing is performed to identify the cause of GI issues such as nausea, constipation, and more by ingesting a SmartPill.

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric gastroenterologists specialize in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of digestive disease and conditions in children ages 0 – 18.

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) can be used to release pressure in the distal esophagus and act as a minimally invasive treatment for achalasia.

Sphincterotomy

If you experience persistent pain or bleeding when passing bowel movements, see one of our gastroenterologists for sphincterotomy treatment.

TIF® Procedure

Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) helps individuals who have GERD, and doesn't include any incisions/implants and is minimally invasive.