Leading the Way in Gastrointestinal Care with Exceptional Service and Advanced Capabilities.
Proudly Serving the Greater Memphis Community in Multiple Locations
Specialties
We specialize in the treatment of all gastrointestinal disorders, including disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Nutritional problems such as weight loss and malabsorption are also within the scope of our practice.
Conditions
Common conditions we diagnose and treat are: esophagitis/GERD, esophageal strictures, gastric and duodenal ulcers, gallbladder attacks, pancreatitis, celiac disease, colitis of all types, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, hepatitis, fatty liver and gastrointestinal cancers.
Symptoms
Common symptoms we see and evaluate are: heartburn and reflux, painful swallowing, difficulty swallowing, chest pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, change in bowel habits, abdominal swelling, blood in stool, jaundice, low blood count, weight loss and abnormal liver tests.
Screening for colon cancer is effective for both early detection and for prevention
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More than 80% of colorectal cancers arise from adenomatous polyps
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Diagnosis of colorectal cancer through screening tends to occur 2–3 years before diagnosis with symptoms
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Screening has the potential to reduce colorectal cancer deaths by 60%
