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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Dr. John Brandenburg, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology1101 Saint Christopher Dr Ste 350Ashland, KY 411013.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Michael Canty, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology617 23rd St Ste 11Ashland, KY 411010.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Specialty: Gastroenterology613 23rd St Fl 4Ashland, KY 411010.8 miles awayDr. Arthur Gaing, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology613 23rd St Fl 4Ashland, KY 411010.8 miles awayDr. Garfield Grandison, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology613 23rd St Fl 4Ashland, KY 411010.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Diane Settles, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology613 23rd St Fl 4Ashland, KY 411010.8 miles awayDr. Saif Bella, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology1540 Spring Valley DrHuntington, WV 257049.6 miles awayDr. Rajkumar Warrier, MD
Specialty: Gastroenterology300 Saint Christopher DrAshland, KY 411011.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Stacie Litteral, APRN
Specialty: Gastroenterology613 23rd St Fl 4Ashland, KY 411010.8 miles away