South County Hospital Endoscopy Center and the experienced, board-certified physicians of Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates, Inc. offer the most innovative technologies and the most effective treatment options for a variety of conditions that effect the digestive system, including the stomach and intestines.
A gastroenterologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the stomach and intestines. They offer an array of services that help maintain a healthy digestive system.
"I recently had a colonoscopy at SCH. My Admitting Nurse, Jess, Technician, Kayla, Discharge Nurse, Colin, my Gastroenterologist, Dr. Morris Elevado and your entire surgical team, including your volunteer staff, did an amazing job. The entire team made me feel very comfortable and provided me with great service. They each demonstrated great care as well as incredible expertise while caring for me today."
- Anonymous Patient
Common gastrointestinal issues are:
- Esophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Liver Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Diverticulosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Precancerous or Cancerous Growths of the GI tract and Colon.
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Specific services offered by the physicians on the medical staff at South County Health include:
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopic Ultrasonography
- Upper Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
- Esophageal testing