Are you experiencing frequent digestive problems and discomfort? Do you want to understand more about your digestive system and how to maintain its health? Look no further than gastroenterology, the medical specialty focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
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Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders related to the digestive system. Gastroenterologists are physicians who specialize in this field and are trained to perform procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, and other diagnostic tests to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions.
Gastroenterologists treat a wide range of conditions, including:
Acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing discomfort and pain.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of disorders that cause inflammation in the digestive tract. These include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that affects the large intestine and causes symptoms such as cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation.
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by viruses, alcohol, drugs, or other toxins.
Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system reacts to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. This can lead to damage to the lining of the small intestine and cause a variety of symptoms.
Gallbladder disease can include gallstones or inflammation of the gallbladder, which can cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms.
Gastroenterologists use a variety of diagnostic tools to determine the cause of digestive symptoms. These can include blood tests, imaging tests such as ultrasound or CT scans, endoscopy, and colonoscopy. Once a diagnosis is made, gastroenterologists may prescribe medication, recommend dietary changes, or perform procedures to treat the underlying condition.
Becoming a gastroenterologist requires extensive education and training. After completing a four-year bachelor's degree, aspiring gastroenterologists must attend medical school for four years and complete a residency program in internal medicine. They must then complete a three-year fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology. After completing their training, gastroenterologists may choose to become board certified in gastroenterology through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Gastroenterology plays a crucial role in maintaining digestive health and preventing and treating a variety of conditions. By seeking out the help of a gastroenterologist, individuals can receive the proper diagnosis and treatment for their symptoms and maintain optimal digestive health.
2. Dr. John E. Klappenbach - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
3. Dr. Stephen R. Fussell - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
4. Dr. Mark A. Clements - Jacksonville Gastroenterology Institute, 1540 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207
5. Dr. John W. Fussell - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
6. Dr. Timothy M. Smith - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
7. Dr. David Kaye - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
8. Dr. Cynthia L. Kudzma - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
9. Dr. Stephen D. Kudzma - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
10. Dr. John A. Kappeler - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
11. Dr. David L. Krupnick - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
12. Dr. Andrew J. Schade - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
13. Dr. William A. Mathews - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
14. Dr. Stephen C. Gould - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
15. Dr. David B. Gilman - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
16. Dr. Samir B. Patel - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
17. Dr. Paul M. Lippes - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
18. Dr. Michael C. Jordan - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
19. Dr. R. Scott Reeder - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
20. Dr. Brian A. Wallace - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
21. Dr. John M. Smith - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
22. Dr. Joseph B. Levine - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
23. Dr. Raymond R. Schooley - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
24. Dr. Michael V. Parrish - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
25. Dr. John F. Thomas - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
26. Dr. David L. Kline - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
27. Dr. Jeffrey S. Moskowitz - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
28. Dr. David G. Crane - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
29. Dr. Edward B. Pecora - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
30. Dr. Robert T. Gordon - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
31. Dr. Robert J. Fink - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
32. Dr. Stuart A. Levy - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
33. Dr. Stephen L. Waddell - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
34. Dr. Robert E. Healy - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
35. Dr. David M. Smith - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
36. Dr. Bruce E. Bowers - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
37. Dr. Gregory A. Emig - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
38. Dr. Stephen J. Roper - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
39. Dr. Christopher A. Fillingim - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
40. Dr. Michael L. Bivona - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
41. Dr. David J. Wiesner - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
42. Dr. David J. Friedman - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
43. Dr. John T. Schmieder - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
44. Dr. William G. Brodersen - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
45. Dr. Brian R. Fingerman - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
46. Dr. Randall W. Todd - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
47. Dr. Thomas J. Kepner - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
48. Dr. John B. Kuebler - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
49. Dr. Jeffrey M. Pfeffer - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
50. Dr. Albert J. Burstein - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
51. Dr. Daniel J. Rutstein - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
52. Dr. Jeffrey L. Steiner - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
53. Dr. Robert E. Fink - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
54. Dr. Stephen J. Pfluger - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
55. Dr. Richard W. Hayman - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
56. Dr. Steven M. Kesselman - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
57. Dr. Joel M. Rubin - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
58. Dr. Michael D. D'Amico - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
59. Dr. Jeffrey D. Williams - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
60. Dr. Robert A. Miller - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
61. Dr. David M. Reiner - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
62. Dr. Kenneth L. Williams - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
63. Dr. John A. Wittenberg - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
64. Dr. Thomas G. O'Brien - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
65. Dr. Paul A. Beaulieu - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
66. Dr. Michael A. Liss - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
67. Dr. Jeffrey S. Harris - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
68. Dr. Edward R. Jones - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
69. Dr. Jeffrey L. Miller - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
70. Dr. David S. Walker - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
71. Dr. Michael G. Sussman - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
72. Dr. Robert H. Traband - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
73. Dr. John A. Fazzio - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
74. Dr. John R. Van Winkle - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
75. Dr. Christopher L. Nett - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
76. Dr. Bruce A. Krasner - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
77. Dr. James M. Reinecke - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
78. Dr. Mark R. Posner - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
79. Dr. Stephen G. Bartlett - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
80. Dr. Robert S. Wold - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
81. Dr. Steven M. Selbst - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
82. Dr. Scott M. Cherry - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
83. Dr. David T. Lovato - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
84. Dr. John F. Carstens - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
85. Dr. Joseph T. Sauer - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
86. Dr. John W. Lappin - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
87. Dr. Robert E. White - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
88. Dr. Mark S. Egleton - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
89. Dr. Robert J. Basco - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
90. Dr. Robert W. Scott - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
91. Dr. Robert W. Miller - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
92. Dr. John M. Miller - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
93. Dr. William E. Hauser - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
94. Dr. Todd A. Kuehn - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
95. Dr. Michael S. Hinton - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
96. Dr. John J. Kornblum - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
97. Dr. Jeffrey D. Tannenbaum - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
98. Dr. Alexander J. Cohen - Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
99. Dr. James T. Smith - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
100. Dr. John M. White - St. Vincent's Medical Center, 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
