New Jersey (NJ) Gastroenterology Doctors and Physicians
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Gastroenterology Information
Description
Gastroenterology is the study of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the body. A gastroenterologist diagnoses and treats diseases of the digestive organs, including the stomach, esophagus, intestines, pancreas, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer in the GI tract, and jaundice. A gastroenterologist also performs complex diagnostic procedures, including the use of endoscopes to see and treat internal organs.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are Ostomy Care, heartburn, Abdominal Pain, acid reflux, Ulcer, Hiatal Hernia, colon cancer, Polyps, Diarrhea, Ulcerative Colitis, Bowel Diseases, Crohn's Disease, cystic fibrosis, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Bleeding, Digestive Disorders, Hepatitis, Appendicitis, and Diverticulitis.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including abdominal surgery, GERD Services, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, laparoscopy, Liver Transplantation, and Cholecystography.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Barium Enema, Liver Biopsy, Sigmoidoscopy, Abdominal Ultrasound, Gallbladder Scan, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), Barium Swallow, Anoscopy, Abdominal Angiogram, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Proctoscopy, Upper Gastrointestinal Series, Liver Scan, Abdominal X-rays, Pancreas Scan, and Radiographic X-Ray.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. New Jersey has
605 practicing
gastroenterologists. Broken out by city, gastroenterology doctor density
in Waldwick is 1,
in Wall is 1,
in Warren is 1,
in Wayne is 13,
in West Long Branch is 2,
in West New York is 4,
in West Orange is 15,
in West Paterson is 6,
in Westfield is 6,
in Westwood is 1,
in Willingboro is 6,
in Woodbridge is 3,
in Woodcliff Lake is 1,
and in Wyckoff is 1.
New Jersey Information
In 1787, New Jersey became the third state of the original 13 colonies. New Jersey’s capital Trenton is rich in Revolutionary War history. New Jersey has some of the best recreational, historical and cultural activities along the East Coast. It has vast waterways, a rich blend of history and geography, and over 127 miles of beaches dotted with lighthouses, fishing villages and scenic views.
Popular attractions include 40 miles of the Delaware River that offers hiking, camping, boating and fishing; Six Flags Great Adventure Park; famous Atlantic City casinos and boardwalk; Thunderbolt Raceway motorsports park; Space Farms Museum; heritage trails that wind through New Jersey’s rich history; pre-Colonial and Revolutionary War historic sites; and a collection or beautiful gardens to discover why New Jersey is called the Garden State.
According to 2005 Census estimates, New Jersey has a population of 8,717,925.
Of this population, 2,111,384 are under the age of 18
and 1,123,787 are at or above the age of 65.
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