Gastroenterology

What is a gastroenterologist?

What is a Gastroenterologist with Dr. Sears

Gastroenterologists are specialized doctors who study and treat problems with the digestive organs. Gastroenterologists are internal medicine doctors who completed years of extra training to treat these problems. Most gastroenterologists see patients in the clinic as well as perform their own endoscopy (scoping) procedures.

Why would I want to see a gastroenterologist?

People see gastroenterologists for a variety of reasons. The most common reasons include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, weight loss, liver problems (hepatitis and cirrhosis), gallbladder problems, pancreas problems, bleeding, trouble swallowing, inflammatory bowel disease (Chron's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis) or nutritional problems.

How do I get in to see a gastroenterologist?

  • Request an appointment online
  • Call us to make an appointment
    College Station 979-691-3300
    Round Rock 512-509-0200
    Temple 254-724-2265

Your insurance carrier may require a referral through your primary care physician's office. If you are unsure about your coverage, please contact your insurance provider directly.

Support Groups

Crohn's and Colitis support group meeting schedule
Hepatitis C Virus support group meeting schedule

Common gastroenterologic problems

Esophagus Heartburn or Reflux, Esophagitis, Barrett's Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Stricture, Esophageal Cancer
Stomach Ulcers, Gastritis, Varices, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Stomach Cancer
Liver Viral Hepatitis, Alcoholic Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Liver Cysts, Hemochromatosis, Liver Cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma)
Gallbladder Gallstones, Gallbladder Sludge, Gallbladder Cancer
Pancreas Pancreatic Cysts, Pancreatic Pseudocysts, Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis,Ischemic Bowel, Colon Cancer

Common gastroenterologic procedures

Colonoscopy
EGD
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Endoscopic Retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Liver Biopsy
Capsule Endoscopy
Esophageal Motility and pH
Spyglass Biliary Endoscopy
Halo
Paracentesis

Gastroenterology specialty clinics

Round Rock Heartburn and Acid Reflux Center
Temple IBD Clinic
Liver Clinic
Nutrition Clinic
Pancreaticobiliary Clinic
Luminal GI Clinic

 



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