Gastrointestinal outpatient clinic deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system. These include diseases of the stomach, esophagus, biliary tract, pancreas and liver. The task of a gastrologist is to help with such ailments as heartburn or indigestion, as well as basic diagnosis and treatment of such diseases as gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer disease, cholangitis, intestinal diseases, etc.
The gastrointestinal outpatient clinic also provides access to specialized tests, such as:
If necessary, the gastrologist may also order other tests: rectoscopy, CT scan, MRI.