Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the field of medicine relating to the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract. Gastroenterologists focus on the treatment of diseases of the digestive system, this includes a range of organs starting at the mouth and ending at the rectum.

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Gastroenterologists in Hopewell, Virginia

When poor digestive health causes you trouble, we can help.

Whether you have gastrointestinal (GI) issues such as chronic heartburn, pain or constipation, TriCities Hospital's gastroenterologists (GI doctors) diagnose and personalize care to fit your needs. Our goal is to return you to your everyday routine as soon as possible.

GI conditions we treat

The GI tract includes many organs, from the esophagus to the intestines and rectum. Many conditions may affect your GI system, including:

Acid reflux
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gallbladder disease
Stomach pain
Heartburn

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
GI bleeding
GI cancers
Obstructions
Swallowing difficulty
Ulcers

Services our digestive health center provides

Our doctors and surgeons provide a range of diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive GI surgery options to address digestive issues.

Diagnostic GI procedures we offer

We use a variety of laboratory and imaging tests to diagnose GI conditions. These procedures include:

Colonoscopy
Computerized tomography (CT) scan
Fecal tests
Lower GI series
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound
Upper GI series

GI surgery options we offer

Our experienced GI surgeons use the latest surgical technologies, including robotic surgery systems.

Robotic surgery, a minimally invasive procedure, means our surgeons make smaller incisions to help you experience a shorter hospital stay, less scarring and a quicker recovery.

We offer robot-assisted surgery for the following procedures: