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  • Chris Lascarides 150 Points

    Chris Lascarides

    Stony Brook Internists PC
    Distance: 30.27 mi
    3 Technology Drive
    Suite 300
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • Ramona Rajapakse 150 Points

    Ramona Rajapakse

    Stony Brook Internists PC
    Distance: 30.27 mi
    3 Technology Drive
    Suite 300
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • 100 Points

    Syed Z Hussain, MD

    Distance: 30.27 mi
    7 S Jersey Ave #1
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • Girija S Ayyala, RD

    Girija S Ayyala, RD

    Distance: 30.27 mi
    100 N COUNTRY RD
    EAST SETAUKET, NY 11733
  • Stony Brook Children's Services

    Distance: 30.27 mi
    3 Technology Drive
    East Setauket, NY 11733
  • Annemarie Ng, RD

    Annemarie Ng, RD

    Distance: 31.03 mi
    100 S JERSEY AVE STE 14
    SETAUKET, NY 11733
  • Isabelle Von Althen Dagum, MD 310 Points

    Isabelle Von Althen Dagum, MD

    Distance: 32.31 mi
    S U N Y At Stony Brook Dept Gastro H S C T17
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Joseph Anderson, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Anderson, MD

    Distance: 32.31 mi
    Health Sciences Ctr Dept Med T16-080
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Douglas Brand, MD 100 Points

    Douglas Brand, MD

    Distance: 32.31 mi
    Dpt Ge, 101 Nicolls Rd
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Peter Ells, MD 100 Points

    Peter Ells, MD

    Distance: 32.31 mi
    Dpt Gasto, 101 Nicolls Rd
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Anirudh Masand Rai, MD 100 Points

    Anirudh Masand Rai, MD

    Distance: 32.31 mi
    101 Nicolls Rd, University Hospital
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Steven Kessler, DO 100 Points

    Steven Kessler, DO

    S U N Y At Stony Brook
    Distance: 32.31 mi
    Hsc T-17/Room 060
    Stony Brook, NY 11794

Gastroenterologist Info

Gastroenterologist Summary:
A Gastroenterologist is a physician of internal medicine who specializes in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of the digestive system. A gastroenterologist is concerned with the normal function of the digestive system; making sure that it is working properly to dispose of bodily waste. Gastroenterologists are trained in performing tests (biopsies, x-rays) and interpreting the results.

Gastroenterologist FAQs:
What is a

Gastroenterologist

?
A Gastroenterologist is a doctor that specializes in diseases of the digestive tract.

What does a Gastroenterologist treat?
A Gastroenterologist treats conditions of the digestive tract, including cancer, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, polyps and ulcers.

When should I seek help from a Gastroenterologist?
If you have any of these symptoms you should see a Gastroenterologist: Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea or vomiting.

What procedures does a Gastroenterologist perform?
A Gastroenterologist can perform colon screenings, intestinal dilation and polypectomies.

Where does a Gastroenterologist work?
A Gastroenterologist can work in a clinic, hospital or private practice.

What are an endoscopy and a colonoscopy?
Both of these procedures involve inserting a flexible tube with a light and camera on the end into the body. It is used to see if there is any evidence of disease or damage in the digestive tract. Endoscopy involves inserting the tube into the mouth and down the esophagus. A colonoscopy involves inserting the tube into the anus to examine the intestines. In many cased, a biopsy is taken and tests are performed on the removed tissue.

What are common ailments of the digestive system?
Some of the most common ailments include Crohn's disease, gastric ulcer, hemorrhoids, polyps, cancer, colitis, gallstones, heartburn and intestinal obstructions.

What are some symptoms of colon and rectal cancer?
Some of the most alarming symptoms are blood in the stools, unexplained abdominal pain, anemia and unexplained weight loss.

How do I find a Gastroenterologist in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Gastroenterologist in your state. Select Gastroenterologist from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Gastroenterologist in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Gastroenterologist in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Gastroenterologists in your city and state.


Gastroenterologist Related Terms:
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