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Click on each procedure to find out more information, including an overview of each procedure, what to expect and how to prepare.

Bravo pH Monitor

If you suffer from acid reflux, heartburn, chest pain and other symptoms of GERD (gastrointestinal reflux disorder), your doctor may suggest that you have a pH test to determine the degree of acidity or alkalinity of your esophagus.

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Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that allows your health care provider to see the inside lining of the middle part of the GI tract, including portions of the small intestine. This procedure is chosen over an upper endoscopy or colonoscopy because the entire small intestine cannot be visualized by those procedures.

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Colonoscopy

Our gastroenterologists ensure patients receive a quality colonoscopy at a low cost. Learn more about how we perform a colonoscopy procedure.

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Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is an innovative technology that combines endoscopy and ultrasound to study detailed images of the body’s internal organs. EUS is helpful because it allows a specially trained endoscopist to view entire gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine and rectum.

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Esophageal Dilation

Esophageal dilation provides relief from difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, by carefully dilating or stretching the wall of the esophagus to allow food to pass.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

A sigmoidoscopy is an internal exam of the lower part of the large intestine (colon) using a short, thin, flexible lighted tube.

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HALO Ablation for Barrett's Esophagus

The HALO radiofrequency ablation system is an incisionless endoscopic treatment option for Barrett’s esophagus. The system works by creating controlled heating and removal of tissue using radio frequency energy.

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Hemorrhoid Banding

If your hemorrhoids are highly symptomatic (bleeding), your doctor may recommend hemorrhoid banding. Hemorrhoid banding is a non-surgical and non-invasive, in-office procedure.

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Percutaneous Liver Biopsy

A liver biopsy is a procedure to remove a small piece of liver tissue, so it can be examined under a microscope for signs of damage or disease. Your doctor may recommend a liver biopsy if blood tests or imaging techniques suggest you might have a liver problem.

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Restech Dx-pH

The Restech Dx-pH Test is a diagnostic test to determine the amount of acid reflux reaching the airway, and helps determine if the reflux is the cause of symptoms such as chronic cough, hoarseness, asthma, etc.

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Stretta Procedure

The Stretta procedure relieves heartburn or acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), symptoms by sending radiofrequency energy to the muscles of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).

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Upper Endoscopy (EGD)

An upper endoscopy, also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), is a procedure used to determine the cause of gastrointestinal disorders and symptoms including heartburn, the presence of hiatal hernias, the cause of abdominal pain, unexplained anemia, and the cause of swallowing difficulties, upper GI bleeding, and the presence of tumors or ulcers.

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Bravo pH Monitor Capsule Endoscopy Colonoscopy Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Esophageal Dilation Flexible Sigmoidoscopy HALO Ablation for Barrett's Esophagus Hemorrhoid Banding Percutaneous Liver Biopsy Restech Dx-pH Stretta Procedure Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
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