SERVICES

Anorectal manometry is used to evaluate the function and coordination of the sphincter and pelvic floor muscles of the anorectal anatomy. This test also assesses the measurement of resting and squeezing pressures, as well as the length of the anal canal.

Anorectal manometry may be performed to test for conditions such as: chronic constipation, fecal incontinence, rectal prolapse, or Hirschprung’s disease.

This test does not require sedation, so you may drive yourself home the procedure. You may also resume daily activities, diet, and medication immediately afterwards.

The Bravo pH test for stomach acid involves attaching a capsule to your esophagus to measure acid reflux from your stomach.

The visual examination of the large intestine using a lighted, flexible fiber-optic or video endoscope. The colon begins in the lower abdomen and looks like a question mark as it moves up and around the abdomen.

Diagnostic and interventional (Fine Needle Aspiration, Fine Needle Biopsy, pancreas pseudocyst drainage and cystgastrostomy stent placement, endoscopic necrosectomy, celiac plexus block and celiac plexus neurolysis).

Including:

• EUS guided biliary access, drainage and stenting
• EUS guided liver biopsies, staging of esophageal, gastric, duodenal, rectal, distal colon tumors, peri-rectal abscess drainage
• EUS guided cholecystoduodenostomy

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography is a specialized technique used to study the ducts (drainage routes) of the gallbladder, pancreas, and liver.

Including:

• SpyGlass cholangioscopy and pancreatoscopy
• Theraputic
• Metal stenting
• Lithotripsy

Narrowing or stricture of the esophagus is common. Complications are rare and, in most instances, a satisfactory outcome occurs with clearing or improvement.

Esophageal manometry assesses pressure and motor function of the esophagus. This test helps to evaluate how well the muscles of the esophagus work to transport liquids or foods from your mouth into your stomach.

Esophageal manometry may be performed to evaluate the causes of gastric reflux, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, or functional chest pain.

This test does not require sedation, so you may drive yourself home the procedure. You may also resume daily activities, diet, and medication immediately afterwards.

A thin, flexible tube (sigmoidoscope) is inserted into the rectum. A tiny video camera at the tip of the tube allows the doctor to view the inside of the rectum and most of the sigmoid colon.

This is a painless, 5-minute and nonsurgical solution to aggravating hemorrhoids. Mild hemorrhoids tend to heal on their own. But if you’ve tried everything, including creams, warm baths and a high-fiber diet, and nothing has helped, then it’s time to look for a permanent solution. Hemorrhoid banding targets the source of your discomfort to provide permanent relief.

The procedure only takes minutes, and you can return immediately to work.  Learn more.

Injectafer is a prescription iron replacement medicine, which is injected into your veins to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults. It is also used to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults with chronic kidney diseases who are not receiving dialysis.

This in-office test is a non-invasive way to measure the stiffness of your liver. The procedure works through the use of a surface ultrasound probe that delivers a low frequency pulse to a small area of the liver. The transmission of this sound wave is completely painless. The stiffness measure can be an important part of understanding your overall liver health.

We offer Remicade infusion to help reduce the symptoms from Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis. Treatment with Remicade is provided by a board-certified nurse and takes about 3 hours to complete.

The hydrogen breath test for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is a non-invasive, low risk, accurate and fast tool to identify this serious condition.

An upper endoscopy is a procedure that our physicians use to look at the inner lining of the upper digestive tract (esophagus, stomach and duodenum), which is the first part of the small
intestine.

This procedure is recommended when a patient’s results are negative for their colonoscopy and endoscopy but they are still experiencing bleeding or anemia. The capsule includes a tiny wireless camera that will take pictures your small intestine. This area is difficult to reach and see using traditional, more evasive endoscopy procedures. Learn more about this patient-friendly option for visualization of the entire small bowel.