If you are facing daily discomfort or a recent medical diagnosis related to your digestive system, Houston Physicians’ Hospital has the gastroenterology expertise you need. Our leading gastroenterologist physicians focus on restoring health to your internal digestion through gastroenterological procedures such as colonoscopy and endoscopy. Book an appointment with our gastroenterological diagnostic specialists if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms of digestive dysfunction:
- Acid reflux
- Heartburn
- GERD
- Dyspepsia
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Peptic ulcer
- Abdominal pain
- Belching, bloating or flatulence
- Gallstones
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Irritable bowel
- Hemorrhoids
- Digestive tract bleeding
- Gastritis
- Difficulty swallowing
- Outpatient Colonoscopy and Endoscopy
Houston Physicians’ Hospital provides colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures in our outpatient gastroenterological department using minimally invasive techniques and the latest in surgical technology to aid surgeons in providing full diagnostic and treatment care. Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure used by specialists to view the interior of the gastrointestinal tract. Using similar technology, a colonoscopy uses an endoscope to view the large intestine and rectum. Both procedures are performed by gastroenterological specialists in Houston Physicians’ Hospital’s state-of-the-art outpatient care facility. During endoscopic procedures, physicians can extract tissue samples for immediate biopsy using nonsurgical techniques. In some cases, your surgeon may perform the actual treatment to the affected area during the procedure to stanch a bleeding ulcer, remove polyps on the colon, or remove gallstones from the bile duct. Colonoscopy or endoscopy procedures may be recommended for the following medical conditions:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Gastroesophageal acid reflux
- Pancreatitis
- Hepatitis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Jaundice
- Polyps of the large intestine
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Reflux esophagitis
- Hemorrhoids
Caring and Compassionate Physicians
Houston Physicians’ Hospital surgeons know how uncomfortable an endoscopy can be for patients. As part of our commitment to our patients’ health and well-being, we strive to provide understanding and compassion throughout any gastroenterological diagnostic and treatment procedure to make sure patients are comfortable while receiving effective care. Prior to your outpatient testing or treatment, our doctors provide clear guidance regarding any preparation you may need. We also make post-procedural recovery a top priority to ensure that you can comfortably resume your normal activities as soon as possible. If you feel that you may be suffering from a gastroenterological condition, you can find a doctor that’s right for you at the bottom of this page and schedule an appointment directly with their office.
