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- Expertise in the treatment and Management of GI Diseases and Disorders
- Colonoscopy – A flexible video endoscope is inserted into the rectum to examine the entire large bowel. The endoscopist has the ability to biopsy and remove small lesions. Sedation is used for the comfort of the patient.
- EGD – (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) A flexible video endoscope is inserted through the mouth to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Sedation is used for the comfort of the patient.
- ERCP – (Endoscopic retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) The use of fluoroscopy and a video endoscope to evaluate the ampulla, bile ducts and pancreas. ERCP is used in the diagnosis and treatment of complications related to gallstones and cancer of the pancreas, liver and bile ducts. Sedation is used for the comfort of the patient.
- Infusion – Remicade infusion is done in-office under physician’s direction by a specialized infusion RN. This procedure lasts about 3 hours. Remicade is used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
- Research – This is an important part of our practice to remain on the cutting edge of research for our patients. Current research includes studies involving Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, and Hepatitis C. Additionally, we participate with the Treat registry (Crohn’s Disease) and Adhere registry (Hep-C).
- Capsule Endoscopy – Capsule Endoscopy with PillCam video capsule enables your doctor to examine your entire small intestine. Your doctor will have you ingest a vitamin-pill sized video capsule, which has its own camera and light source. During the 8 hour exam, you are free to move about. While the video capsule travels through your body, it sends images to the data recorder you will wear on a waist belt. Afterwards your doctor will view the images on a video monitor. That afternoon, you will and have the monitor removed.
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