Services

The following services are provided by Gastroenterology Specialists of Frederick, P.A. Click on the link to learn more about each service or procedure.

After clicking on the link for Colonoscopy or EGD and reading the written descriptions, click on the hyperlink located at the end of the descriptions to watch the videos for a better understanding of these procedures. 


  • GI Consultation and Care:

    Treatment of abdominal pain, abnormal liver tests, colorectal cancer screening, constipation, diarrhea, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, gallbladder disease, gi tract bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, peptic ulcer disease, EGD pre-op prior to gastric bypass surgery, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis,  irrritable bowel syndrome, pancreatic and biliary disorders.

  • Colonoscopy/ Colorectal Cancer Screening

    Colonoscopy is a procedure used to see inside the colon and rectum.  Colonscopy can detect inflamed tissue, ulcers, and abnormal growths.  The procedure is used to look for early signs of colorectal cancer and can help doctors diagnose unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bleeding from the anus, and weight loss.

  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

    Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (en-doh-SKAH-pik REH-troh-grayd koh-LAN-jee-oh-PANG-kree-uh-TAH-gruh-fee) (ERCP) enables the physician to diagnose problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.

  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

    Upper GI endoscopy is a procedure that uses a lighted, flexible endoscope to see inside the upper GI tract. The upper GI tract includes the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum—the first part of the small intestine.

  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (FFS)

    Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure used to see the sigmoid colon and rectum. Flexible sigmoidoscopy can detect inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, and ulcers.  The procedure is used to look for early signs of cancer and can help doctors diagnose unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bleeding from the anus, and weight loss.

  • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy

    The PillCam SB 2 video capsule enables your doctor to examine your entire small intestine.

  • Esophageal Dilation

    Esophageal dilation is a procedure that allows your doctor to dilate, or stretch, a narrowed area of your esophagus.

 


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