9 Results forGastroenterologists near Ashland, KY

Learn more about Gastroenterologists and how to choose the right one for you

Learn more about Gastroenterologists

A gastroenterologist specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or digestive system. This includes the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. A GI specialist focuses on the health needs of adults with digestive problems.

A gastroenterologist typically: 

  • Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about digestive health and disease prevention
  • Performs colonoscopies, endoscopies, and other imaging exams of the digestive tract
  • Orders and interprets laboratory tests and GI function studies
  • Prescribes medications
  • Screens, treats and monitors GI cancers
  • Diagnoses and treats digestive disorders including ulcers, reflux conditions, bowel diseases, motility problems, and liver disease
  • Performs endoscopic procedures on the digestive system, such as biopsies, polyp removal, intestinal dilation, placement of drainage tubes, and tumor removal without surgery

A gastroenterologist may also be known by the following names: GI specialist, GI doctor, or stomach doctor.

There are 9 specialists practicing Gastroenterology in Ashland, KY with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 4 hospitals near Ashland, KY with affiliated Gastroenterology specialists, including King's Daughters Medical Center, Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio and Holzer Medical Center.

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