Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologists focus on the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system, including a range of organs starting at the mouth and ending at the rectum.
Gastroenterologists in Austin and Central Texas
Our compassionate specialists understand that gastrointestinal (GI) conditions can cause discomfort and impact many facets of your life.
When you visit St. David's HealthCare, our expert gastroenterologists are committed to helping you. They build treatment plans for many conditions, including acid reflux and colon cancer. We provide advanced diagnostic solutions to help you heal as quickly as possible.
Surgical services we offer
If conservative treatment options don't treat your GI condition, your doctor may suggest surgical treatments. The GI surgeries we offer include:
- Abdominoperineal resection
- Esophagectomy
- Gastrectomy
- Gastrojejunostomy
- Liver resection
- Cytoreduction/hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Complex colorectal:
- Hemicolectomy
- Low anterior resection
- Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Endoscopic procedures we offer
We use advanced imaging technology to identify the source of digestive conditions, including gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), colorectal cancer and pancreatitis. Endoscopic tests and procedures we offer include:
- Anorectal manometry — Evaluates function and coordination of the rectum and anal sphincters
- Bravo esophageal pH — Capsule-based test used to diagnose acid reflux
- Bronchoscopy — Examines airways using a fiber optic scope
- Colonoscopy — Examines large intestine and distal part of small intestine
- Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) — Uses a small camera with an ultrasound probe attached to diagnose lung cancer and infections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) — Uses an endoscopy to examine the esophagus lining, stomach and the first section of small intestine
- Enteroscopy — Uses an enteroscope to examine the small bowel
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) — Combines endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat biliary or pancreatic ductal conditions
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) — Takes detailed images of lining of esophagus and stomach as well as walls of upper and lower GI tract
- Patency capsule — Dissolvable pill used to make sure the GI tract is unobstructed before a capsule endoscopy
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) — Uses radiowaves to treat conditions such as Barrett’s esophagus and remove intestinal metaplasia and dysplasia
- Small bowel capsule — Uses a small camera to take photos of the inside of the intestines and identify any abnormalities
Minimally invasive surgery
We also offer robotic technology for certain colorectal surgical procedures, such as colectomies and low anterior resections. Robotic surgery allows your care team to perform with greater precision, potentially leading to less risk of damage to nearby tissue.
Potential benefits of robotic surgery include:
- Minimal scarring
- Quicker recovery
- Reduced complication rate
- Reduced pain
- Shorter hospital stay
Colorectal cancer care
We are proud to partner with Sarah Cannon to offer advanced GI cancer care. We use leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat cancer in the GI tract. Services we offer include:
- Cancer screening
- Chemotherapy
- Interventional radiology
- Physician-led oncology conferences
- Radiation oncology
- Surgical oncology
- Oncology nurse navigator support
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