Gastroenterologists treat a wide range of conditions that affect your digestive system, which is also called your gastrointestinal or GI tract. Your digestive system includes your esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, colon and rectum. Your primary care doctor may refer you to a gastroenterologist at PeaceHealth if you have:

• Abnormal liver test labs
• Bloating
• Blood in the stool
• Colorectal cancer screening needs
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn or indigestion
• Jaundice
• Nausea
• Pain in your stomach or abdomen
• Trouble swallowing

To give you the comprehensive care you need, gastroenterologists at PeaceHealth work closely with other specialists like these:

• Primary care doctors
• Interventional radiologists
• General and colorectal surgeons
• Imaging specialists
• Dietitians

You can get an advanced diagnosis and treatment at PeaceHealth, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery for colon surgery, treatment of Barrett’s esophagus and diagnosis of pancreatic diseases.