This department deals with the function and disorders of the digestive system — stomach, liver, intestines and other related organs.
Common Procedures
Many people go to a gastroenterologist with heartburn, ulcers and liver problems like hepatitis. Office visits often consist of an exam of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the prescription of medication to treat the problem.
Additional Information
In some instances, the physician may use a microscopic camera to examine the GI system. Another doctor refers most patients.