Gastroenterology

Digestive diseases and disorders consist of conditions that affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. Working together, this complex system helps your body break down food into important nutrients that you use for energy, growth and cell repair.

When something goes wrong in any part of this system, conditions such as hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or GERD can occur. Temple gastroenterology and hepatology doctors specialize in preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with the:

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Small and large intestine (colon)

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

• Bile ducts

Through our Digestive Disease Center, we offer several specialized programs to effectively diagnose and treat gastrointestinal conditions and disorders. Those disease-specific programs are:

• Colorectal Surgery Program
• Esophageal Disorders Program
• Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
• Liver Transplant Program
• Motility Disorders Program
• Pancreas Transplant Program
• Therapeutic Endoscopy Program

Find a doctor near you, schedule an appointment, or call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536).