The gastroenterology clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system diseases. These include diseases of the stomach, esophagus, bile ducts, pancreas, and liver. A gastroenterologist's role is to help with ailments such as heartburn and indigestion, as well as provide basic diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, cholangitis, intestinal diseases, and more.
The gastroenterology clinic also provides access to specialized tests, such as:
If necessary, the gastroenterologist may also order other tests: rectoscopy , computed tomography , magnetic resonance imaging .
