GI Specialists of Georgia Can Perform Advanced Procedures
Certain GI conditions require diagnosis through the use of advanced endoscopy procedures. In these cases, you want to know you’re in the care of the right doctors. GI Specialists of Georgia has a team of gastroenterologists who can provide advanced GI services, including endoscopy procedures. We are committed to providing our patients with the very best care to help them live healthier, more comfortable lives. If you have a chronic GI condition and are looking for options on how to best treat it, we encourage you to reach out to our team. We can use our procedures to diagnose the issue and provide you with treatment options that help you find a solution. Contact us today for more information.
We Provide a Range of Advanced GI Services
At GI Specialists of Georgia, we provide leading-edge therapies for patients dealing with a diverse range of complex gastrointestinal conditions. We understand the inconvenience and discomfort these conditions can bring to your life, and we’ll do everything we can to ease your symptoms and find you the relief you’ve been seeking. Whether you have a condition that affects the function of your pancreas or one that affects the stomach lining, we can use our advanced screening procedures to pinpoint the problem and help you build an appropriate treatment plan. Continue reading to learn more about our advanced services.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopa Pancreatogram (ERCP)
An ERCP procedure allows your doctor to get a closer look at the pancreatic and bile ducts. Your doctor may require one of these tests if you are experiencing unexplained abdominal pain or yellowing of the skin and eyes. Doctors may also use it to examine the area if you have pancreatitis or cancer of the liver, pancreas, or bile ducts. This procedure can help your doctor better understand what is causing your issues and may help them diagnose other digestive concerns like blockages or stones in the bile ducts, tumors, blockages or narrowing of the pancreatic ducts, fluid leakage from the bile or pancreatic ducts, or infection of the bile ducts. Having a clear diagnosis of the issue and the cause will help us provide better treatment.
Endoscopic Ultrasound
An endoscopic ultrasound is a type of diagnostic procedure that is used to help diagnose a number of different digestive disorders. The procedure combines both an endoscopy, which inserts a thin, lighted tube into the body, with an ultrasound, which uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed images of the body. We use this procedure to evaluate problems you may be experiencing in the upper or lower digestive tract, helping to pinpoint a cause so that we can build an effective treatment plan. The procedure is often used to examine many different parts of the digestive tract, like the lining of the stomach and esophagus. It can help in detecting tumors in the pancreas and determining the severity of a cancer diagnosis. We may also use it in an attempt to detect stones in the biliary ducts.
SpyGlass DS
Our SpyGlass DS procedure uses advanced technology to take an even deeper look at your pancreatic and bile ducts. It is often performed as the second step following an ERCP procedure. The ERCP uses x-ray imaging, and sometimes this falls short of providing the necessary information needed to diagnose and treat diseases of the ducts. Your doctor may request a SpyGlass DS procedure if direct visualization of the bile ducts is required or a biopsy needs to be performed at the same time. This more advanced system can also be used for direct fragmentation of bile or pancreatic duct stones.
Our Advanced Endoscopy Team Includes Top Doctors
At GI Specialists of Georgia, our endoscopy team is comprised of nationally recognized, board certified, and highly experienced gastroenterologists. We manage a diverse group of referral patients who are experiencing complex gastrointestinal concerns. As a team, we work to collaborate on various endoscopy procedures to help our patients achieve positive outcomes. Our four gastrointestinal endoscopy doctors are committed to providing comprehensive care in a patient-centered environment. You can count on us to provide the care and attention you need when dealing with complex digestive issues. Though consultations will be done at one of our nine Atlanta-area locations, our advanced procedures are performed in WellStar hospitals with same-day discharge.
Contact Us for an Appointment
Digestive problems can cause a significant disruption to your life, making it hard to live as you normally would or continue to do the things you love. Our team is here to help you find relief by determining the cause of your issues and building a personalized treatment plan. We are here to ensure you get the care you need to live a more comfortable life. Please reach out to us today if you have any questions about digestive concerns or if you would like to schedule a consultation.
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Schedule an Appointment with Our Atlanta-Area Gastroenterologists
Whether you’re here for an endoscopic ultrasound or a colonoscopy, we will treat you with the utmost respect and dignity. Our gastroenterologists in the Douglasville and Northwest Atlanta area believe in the importance of educating our patients on a variety of health topics, ranging from anemia to gastrointestinal infections, cirrhosis of the liver, and pancreatitis. To schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified gastroenterologists, please contact GI Specialists of Georgia today.
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