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Gastroenterology & Digestive

Services & Specialties

Digestive, GI & Liver Care Expertise

We offer expert care for conditions affecting the digestive system, from the esophagus to the pancreas, and the hepatobiliary system, from the liver and gallbladder to the bile ducts. We use the latest equipment to quickly and accurately diagnose your condition and offer a variety of treatments to meet your specific needs. Whether you need screening, therapy, or treatments, we are here to help.

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Conditions & Diagnosis

  • Esophagus Conditions

    We offer a full range of services for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of the following esophageal conditions:

    • Achalasia
    • Acid reflux (heartburn)
    • Barrett’s esophagus
    • Dysphagia (swallowing disorders)
    • Eosinophilic esophagitis
    • Esophageal cancer
    • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
    • Reflux esophagitis
  • Stomach Conditions

    We’re here to help with a wide range of your general gastroenterology concerns, from the benign, like acid reflux, to the more complex, like stomach cancer. Our team will diagnose, manage, and treat any symptoms you’re experiencing. Find the care you need for:

    • Dyspepsia (indigestion)
    • Gastric cancer
    • Gastrointestinal motility disorders
    • Gastroparesis
    • Helicobacter pylori infection
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Peptic ulcer
  • Intestinal Conditions

    Our team is here to help you with any issues you may be experiencing, such as:

    • Chronic constipation
    • Clostridium difficile (C. difficile or C. diff) infection
    • Collagenous colitis
    • Colorectal cancer
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Crohn’s disease
    • Diarrhea (acute or chronic)
    • Diverticulitis
    • Diverticulosis
    • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
    • Lactose intolerance
    • Microscopic colitis
    • Ulcerative colitis
  • Liver & Gallbladder Conditions

    We offer services for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of the following liver and gallbladder conditions:

    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Chronic hepatitis
    • Cirrhosis of the liver
    • Gallbladder cancer
    • Gallstones
    • Hemochromatosis
    • Liver failure and transplantation evaluation
    • Primary biliary cirrhosis
    • Sclerosing cholangitis
    • Viral hepatitis A
    • Viral hepatitis B
    • Viral hepatitis C
  • Pancreatic Conditions

    We offer full care in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of the following pancreatic conditions:

    • Autoimmune pancreatitis
    • Pancreatic cancer
    • Pancreatic pseudocysts
    • Pancreatitis (acute and chronic)
  • Digestive & Gastroenterology Care Clinical Services

    Our UConn Health team is here to offer you comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services, including:

    • Bravo pH monitoring
    • Breath testing
    • Capsule endoscopy
    • Colon cancer screening
    • Colonoscopy
    • Complete lab testing
    • Endoluminal therapy of GERD
    • Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
    • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (RCP)
    • Esophageal Disease Center
    • Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)
    • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
    • High-resolution esophageal and anorectal motility testing
    • Liver biopsy
    • Paracentesis
    • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
    • Radiofrequency ablation
    • Upper endoscopy
    • Upper GI series with small bowel follow-through

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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