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Although all doctors are trained to recognize digestive symptoms, gastroenterologists are uniquely qualified to treat disorders of the digestive tract and related organs. From Central Pennsylvania to Delaware County, the GI physicians of USDH are unsurpassed in their knowledge, experience, and record of successfully treating digestive illness.
What is Gastroenterology?
Gastroenterology is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of the diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
The GI tract includes the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine and its related organs: the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
USDH gastroenterologists treat a variety of GI conditions, including but not limited to:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Swallowing Disorders
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Heartburn
- Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Lactose Intolerance
- Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Anal Fissures
- Hemorrhoids
Our gastroenterology specialists have expertise in performing colonoscopies, the most effective tool to diagnose and prevent colorectal cancer. Screening for colon cancer should begin at age 50, or earlier if you have a family history of colon cancer.
US Digestive Health physicians also perform endoscopic evaluations of the upper GI tract (EGD), bile ducts (ERCP) and pancreas (Endoscopic Ultrasound).
US Digestive Health is a network of GI practices managed by USDH, a management service organization.