Gastroenterology
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.
Appointments
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.
Request an appointment online or call one of our clinics:
College Station
979-691-3300
Killeen
254-618-1400
Round Rock
512-509-0200
Temple
254-724-2265
Waco
254-761-4444
Gastroenterology specialty clinics
Support groups
Common gastroenterologic problems
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.
| 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
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal motility and pH
- Spyglass biliary endoscopy
- Halo
- Paracentesis
