We offer several procedures that are designed to help our specialists identify and treat diseases and conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract, liver, esophagus, stomach, gallbladder biliary system, pancreas, small and large intestines, and rectum. We’ve assembled some helpful information about each procedure including preparation instructions and commonly asked questions. If you still have questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
A colonoscopy is prescribed by a doctor during a preliminary visit, a colonoscopy is a visual tool used for diagnosing and treating diseases of the large intestine
An open access colonoscopy allows healthy, age-appropriate patients to easily schedule a screening colonoscopy, usually without a pre-procedure visit.
Gastroenterology Associates offers in-house Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to provide anesthesia care to patients receiving endoscopic procedures
A capsule endoscopy is an imaging test for the small intestine that uses a camera the size of a pill.
An EGD is a visual tool used to examine the lining of the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract.
The FibroScan is a non-invasive, pain free test used to measure the stiffness of the liver in patients with liver disease. Liver stiffness helps your healthcare provider determine the best course of treatment for your disease. The stiffer the liver, the more advanced the liver disease. FibroScan may also be used to monitor your liver during treatment to track effectiveness.
An Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is used to identify issues of the bile ducts, liver, gallbladder, or pancreas.
A hydrogen breath test provides information about the digestion of certain sugars or carbohydrates, such as lactose (milk sugar) or fructose (fruit sugar). This test will help determine if you are intolerant to certain sugars.
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a visual examination of the inside of the rectum and lower part of the colon.
Esophageal manometry is a test to measure the esophageal contraction, relaxation and peristalsis. During esophageal manometry, a thin, pressure-sensitive tube is passed through the nose, down the esophagus, and into the stomach. The test takes about 15 – 20 minutes. The tube is removed after the test is completed.