Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Gastroenterology and Hepatology is the field of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect the digestive system, liver and biliary system. These diverse disorders include conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary system.
The JHO’ has a network of gastroenterology specialists and subspecialists who are experts in each specific GI condition. These gastroenterologists work closely with general and colorectal surgeons, surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and endocrinologists, to ensure that every patient receives a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to their particular condition.
Some of the gastroenterology services JHO can treat are:
- Achalasia
- Anal Cancer
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Atresia
- Budd-Chiari Syndrome
- Carcinoid Tumors
- Celiac Disease and Gluten Enteropathy
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Chronic Constipation
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Colon Cancer
- Colonic Polyposis
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Espophageal Varices
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Gallstones and Bile Duct Stones
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Hepatitis
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Hiatal Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Malabsorption Syndrome
- Obesity
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Portal Hypertension
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Rectal Cancer
- Short-Bowel Syndrome
- Stomach Cancer
- Ulcerative Colitis