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Gastroenterology & Digestive

Services & Specialties

Digestive, GI & Liver Care Expertise

At UConn Health, our dedicated gastroenterology (digestive system) and hepatology (liver disease) specialists will treat your unique symptoms needs using the most innovative treatments.

We offer expert care for conditions affecting the digestive system, from the esophagus to the pancreas, and the hepatobiliary system, from the liver and gallbladder to the bile ducts. We use the latest equipment to quickly and accurately diagnose your condition and offer a variety of treatments to meet your specific needs. Whether you need screening, therapy, or treatments, we are here to help.

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  • Esophagus Conditions

    We offer a full range of services for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of the following esophageal conditions:

    • Dysphagia (swallowing disorders)
    • Achalasia
    • Barrett's esophagus
    • Acid reflux (heartburn)
    • Reflux esophagitis
    • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
    • Eosinophilic esophagitis
    • Esophageal cancer
  • Stomach Conditions

    We're here to help with a wide range of your general gastroenterology concerns, from the benign, like acid reflux, to the more complex, like stomach cancer. Our team will diagnose, manage, and treat any symptoms you’re experiencing. Find the care you need for:

    • Dyspepsia (indigestion)
    • Gastrointestinal motility disorders
    • Gastroparesis
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Helicobacter pylori infection
    • Peptic ulcer
    • Gastric cancer
  • Intestinal Conditions

    Our team is here to help you with any issues you may be experiencing, such as:

    • Chronic constipation
    • Diarrhea (acute or chronic)
    • Lactose intolerance
    • Microscopic colitis
    • Collagenous colitis
    • Clostridium difficile (C. difficile or C. diff) infection
    • Ulcerative colitis
    • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulitis
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Colorectal cancer
  • Liver & Gallbladder Conditions

    We offer services for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of the following liver and gallbladder conditions:

    • Hemochromatosis
    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Viral hepatitis A
    • Viral hepatitis B
    • Viral hepatitis C
    • Chronic hepatitis
    • Cirrhosis of the liver
    • Liver failure and transplantation evaluation
    • Primary biliary cirrhosis
    • Sclerosing cholangitis
    • Gallstones
    • Gallbladder cancer
  • Pancreatic Conditions

    We offer full care in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of the following pancreatic conditions:

    • Pancreatitis (acute and chronic)
    • Pancreatic cancer
    • Autoimmune pancreatitis
    • Pancreatic pseudocysts
  • Digestive & Gastroenterology Care Clinical Services

    Our UConn Health team is here to offer you comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services, including:

    • Breath testing
    • Complete lab testing
    • Bravo pH monitoring
    • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
    • Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
    • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
    • Upper endoscopy
    • Capsule endoscopy
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (RCP)
    • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colon cancer screening
    • Endoluminal therapy of GERD
    • High-resolution esophageal and anorectal motility testing
    • Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)
    • Liver biopsy
    • Paracentesis
    • Upper GI series with small bowel follow-through
    • Radiofrequency ablation
    • Esophageal Disease Center

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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