The Division of Gastroenterology at SBH Health System cares for people with all types of digestive health needs. Our experts diagnose and treat problems that affect the digestive system and related organs. This includes conditions such as:

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis that cause inflammation in the digestive tract
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common condition affecting the large intestine

Our team of board-certified gastroenterologists and nurse practitioners also manage issues affecting the liver, pancreas and gallbladder, and conditions like celiac disease, ulcers and colorectal cancer.

We focus on prevention, early detection and treatment, and work closely with your primary care doctor or other specialists when needed. We believe in culturally sensitive care and clear patient education, so you feel informed and supported at every step.

Our team delivers both inpatient and outpatient services, offering a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic options for people with digestive and liver disorders. We provide routine preventive screenings like colonoscopy, and we help manage complex conditions like cirrhosis, IBD, GERD, peptic ulcer disease, fatty liver disease and gastrointestinal bleeding.

This service streamlines the colorectal screening process. It allows eligible patients to be screened for colorectal cancer without first having an office visit. This reduces wait times and removes barriers to care.

Early detection can save lives. Our goal is to make screening simple, convenient and accessible to everyone in the community.

Our gastroenterologists can help you manage common problems, including:

• Acid reflux
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn
• Hemorrhoids
• IBS

Our team of gastroenterologists, nurse practitioners and patient navigators work together to provide you with the best possible care. We treat conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, cirrhosis and pancreatitis. We also help manage celiac disease and diverticulitis.

Using the latest tests and treatments, we help find the cause of your symptoms and create a care plan that fits your needs, often in collaboration with your primary care doctor.

Some of the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures we offer include:

• Upper GI endoscopy – looks at the esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy – checks the lower part of the large intestine
• Push enteroscopy – examines the small intestine in more detail than a standard endoscopy
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) – combines X-ray with endoscopy to find and treat issues in the bile ducts, pancreas or gallbladder

We often partner with primary care doctors to manage ongoing digestive issues. And we partner with cancer doctors, including medical oncologists, when treating colorectal cancer. In addition, our gastroenterology team works hand in hand with our bariatric surgery team. Together, we handle all pre- and post-operative care for patients before and after weight-loss surgery.

By teaming up across specialties, our doctors make it easier for you to get the right care at the right time, all within one connected health system.