A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive tract, or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes conditions such as heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and more. Gastroenterologists may perform endoscopies, colonoscopies, and other procedures to diagnose and treat GI diseases.
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Gastroenterology is the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. This field of medicine is vital as the digestive system plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being.
In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide to Gastroenterology, including its history, role in healthcare, common conditions, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures.
Gastroenterology has a rich history dating back to the ancient Egyptians, who recorded descriptions of digestive diseases and their treatments on papyri. The Greek physician, Hippocrates, also made significant contributions to the field, including the development of the Hippocratic Corpus, which detailed the diagnosis and treatment of various gastrointestinal disorders.
In the 19th century, the advent of endoscopy revolutionized the field, allowing physicians to examine the interior of the gastrointestinal tract for the first time. Since then, advances in technology have continued to transform gastroenterology, making it one of the most rapidly evolving medical specialties today.
Gastroenterology is a crucial medical specialty, as the digestive system is responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste from the body. Digestive diseases can cause a range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting, which can significantly impact a person's quality of life.
Gastroenterologists play a vital role in diagnosing and treating these conditions, ensuring patients receive the appropriate care to manage their symptoms and prevent further complications.
There are numerous conditions that fall under the umbrella of gastroenterology. Some of the most common conditions include:
GERD is a condition in which the contents of the stomach flow back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.
IBD is a group of chronic conditions that cause inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
1. Dr. Christopher A. Givens, Gastroenterologist, 1301 W. Little Creek Rd. Suite 301, Norfolk, VA 23505
2. Dr. Robert E. Fritz, Gastroenterologist, 4345 Bonney Rd., Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
3. Dr. Kenneth A. McAlister, Gastroenterologist, 5444 Greenwich Rd., Suite 302, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
4. Dr. Debra A. Fussell, Gastroenterologist, 2408 Nimmo Parkway, Suite A, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
5. Dr. Robert G. Miller, Gastroenterologist, 515 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Suite 101, Chesapeake, VA 23322
6. Dr. Michael H. Sorenson, Gastroenterologist, 850 Kempsville Rd., Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23502
7. Dr. Robert L. Williams, Gastroenterologist, 4537 Professional Pkwy., Suite A, Chesapeake, VA 23321
8. Dr. Kimberly A. Bowers, Gastroenterologist, 735 First Colonial Rd., Suite 9, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
9. Dr. William B. Hargrove, Gastroenterologist, 1617 Colley Ave., Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23517
10. Dr. Ronald L. Shallowhorn, Gastroenterologist, 1301 W. Little Creek Rd., Suite 205, Norfolk, VA 23505
11. Dr. Harshad R. Desai, Gastroenterologist, 5444 Greenwich Rd., Suite 303, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
12. Dr. Steven H. Schonbrun, Gastroenterologist, 850 Kempsville Rd., Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23502
13. Dr. Stephen P. Ritchie, Gastroenterologist, 4537 Professional Pkwy., Suite B, Chesapeake, VA 23321
14. Dr. John E. Wilbanks, Gastroenterologist, 735 First Colonial Rd., Suite 8, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
15. Dr. Mark R. Flanders, Gastroenterologist, 841 Kempsville Rd., Suite 203, Norfolk, VA 23502
16. Dr. Richard G. Haskins, Gastroenterologist, 1559 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
17. Dr. Robert L. Jones, Gastroenterologist, 1301 W. Little Creek Rd., Suite 303, Norfolk, VA 23505
18. Dr. Paul A. Deyo, Gastroenterologist, 4345 Bonney Rd., Suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
19. Dr. John B. Waugh, Gastroenterologist, 5444 Greenwich Rd., Suite 304, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
20. Dr. David H. Ennis, Gastroenterologist, 850 Kempsville Rd., Suite 301, Norfolk, VA 23502
21. Dr. Carole A. Smith, Gastroenterologist, 4537 Professional Pkwy., Suite C, Chesapeake, VA 23321
22. Dr. William C. Saunders, Gastroenterologist, 735 First Colonial Rd., Suite 10, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
23. Dr. Kenneth E. Thomas, Gastroenterologist, 1617 Colley Ave., Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23517
24. Dr. Michael J. Kennedy, Gastroenterologist, 1301 W. Little Creek Rd., Suite 306, Norfolk, VA 23505
25. Dr. Marcy S. Peacock, Gastroenterologist, 4345 Bonney Rd., Suite 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
26. Dr. Gary J. Redman, Gastroenterologist, 5444 Greenwich Rd., Suite 305, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
27. Dr. Robert E. Schulman, Gastroenterologist, 850 Kempsville Rd., Suite 401, Norfolk, VA 23502
28. Dr. Steven R. Johnson, Gastroenterologist, 4537 Professional Pkwy., Suite D, Chesapeake, VA 23321
29. Dr. David B. Johnston, Gastroenterologist, 735 First Colonial Rd., Suite 11, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
30. Dr. Paul R. Larsen, Gastroenterologist, 1617 Colley Ave., Suite 202, Norfolk, VA 23517
31. Dr. Anthony P. Lawson, Gastroenterologist, 1301 W. Little Creek Rd., Suite 307, Norfolk, VA 23505
32. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Gastroenterologist, 4345 Bonney Rd., Suite 107, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
33. Dr. Michael J. Walker, Gastroenterologist, 5444 Greenwich Rd., Suite 306, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
34. Dr. Brian K. White, Gastroenterologist, 850 Kempsville Rd., Suite 501, Norfolk, VA 23502
35. Dr. David G. Martin, Gastroenterologist, 4537 Professional Pkwy., Suite E, Chesapeake, VA 23321
36. Dr. Robert H. Moore, Gastroenterologist, 735 First Colonial Rd., Suite 12, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
37. Dr. Stephen F. O'Bryan, Gastroenterologist, 1617 Colley Ave., Suite 203, Norfolk, VA 23517
38. Dr. Jeffrey A. Schmitt, Gastroenterologist, 1301 W. Little Creek Rd., Suite 308, Norfolk, VA 23505
39. Dr. John M. Ward, Gastroenterologist, 4345 Bonney Rd., Suite 109, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
40. Dr. Kenneth J. White, Gastroenterologist, 5444 Greenwich Rd., Suite 307, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
41. Dr. William R. Anderson, Gastroenterologist, 850 Kempsville Rd., Suite 601, Norfolk, VA 23502
42. Dr. Stephen J. Smith, Gastroenterologist, 4537 Professional Pkwy., Suite F, Chesapeake, VA 23321
43. Dr. David J. Taylor, Gastroenterologist, 735 First Colonial Rd., Suite 13, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
44. Dr. Richard A. Tuck, Gastroenterologist, 1617 Colley Ave., Suite 204, Norfolk, VA 23517
45. Dr. David A. Vance, Gastroenterologist, 1301 W. Little Creek Rd., Suite 309, Norfolk, VA 23505
46. Dr. Joseph R. Walker, Gastroenterologist, 4345 Bonney Rd., Suite 111, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
47. Dr. Robert J. Williams, Gastroenterologist, 5444 Greenwich Rd., Suite 308, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
48. Dr. Christopher J. Anderson, Gastroenterologist, 850 Kempsville Rd., Suite 701, Norfolk, VA 23502
49. Dr. Thomas R. Taylor, Gastroenterologist, 4537 Professional Pkwy., Suite G, Chesapeake, VA 23321
50. Dr. Michael A. Williams, Gastroenterologist, 735 First Colonial Rd., Suite 14, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
51. Dr. David B. Yoder, Gastroenterologist, 1617 Colley Ave., Suite 205, Norfolk, VA 23517
52. Dr. Mark A. Alford, Gastroenterologist, 1301 W. Little Creek Rd., Suite 310, Norfolk, VA 23505
53. Dr. Paul J. Brown, Gastroenterologist, 4345 Bonney Rd., Suite 113, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
54. Dr. Kenneth M. Cohen, Gastroenterologist, 5444 Greenwich Rd., Suite 309, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
55. Dr. Stephen R. Davis, Gastroenterologist, 850 Kempsville Rd., Suite 801, Norfolk, VA 23502
56. Dr. Robert A. Ehrlich, Gastroenterologist, 4537 Professional Pkwy., Suite H, Chesapeake, VA 23321
57. Dr. Joseph P. Fisher, Gastroenterologist, 735 First Colonial Rd., Suite 15, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
58. Dr. David L. Graham, Gastroenterologist, 1617 Colley Ave., Suite 206, Norfolk, VA 23517
59. Dr. Thomas S. Hargrove, Gastroenterologist, 1301 W. Little Creek Rd., Suite 311, Norfolk, VA 23505
60. Dr. Charles M. Jones, Gastroenterologist, 4345 Bonney Rd., Suite 115, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
61. Dr. John R. Mathews, Gastroenterologist, 5444 Greenwich Rd., Suite 310, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
62. Dr. Edward F. Meyer, Gastroenterologist, 850 Kempsville Rd., Suite 901, Norfolk, VA 23502
63. Dr. William M. O'Brien, Gastroenterologist, 4537 Professional Pkwy., Suite I, Chesapeake, VA 23321
64. Dr. Richard C. Parker, Gastroenterologist, 735 First Colonial Rd., Suite 16, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
65. Dr. Joseph S. Phillips, Gastroenterologist, 1617 Colley Ave., Suite 207, Norfolk, VA 23517
66. Dr. Robert L. Ray, Gastroenterologist, 1301 W. Little Creek Rd., Suite 312, Norfolk, VA 23505
67. Dr. Kenneth F. Scholl, Gastroenterologist, 4345 Bonney Rd., Suite 117, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
68. Dr. Michael J. Smith, Gastroenterologist, 5444 Greenwich Rd., Suite 311, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
69. Dr. Thomas J. Taylor, Gastroenterologist, 850 Kempsville Rd., Suite 1001, Norfolk, VA 23502
70. Dr. Kenneth A. Walker, Gastroenterologist, 4537 Professional Pkwy., Suite J, Chesapeake, VA 23321
