Gastroenterology Services

The Gastroenterology Clinic offers study, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. The GI system involves the:

• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small bowel
• Colon
• Gall bladder
• Liver
• Pancreas

Procedures Performed

• Capsule endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Dilation
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP)
• Enteral feeding support
• Enteroscopy
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD or Upper Endoscopy)
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Infusion management for inflammatory bowel disease

Commonly Managed Conditions

• Barrett's Esophagus
• Colon Cancer Screening
• Colon Polyps
• Diverticulosis
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Rectal Bleeding
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Crohn’s Disease
• Hepatitis B and C
• Cirrhosis/chronic liver disease
• Fatty liver disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Motility disorders
• Digestive health

New Patient Information

• Gastroenterology is a consult service. Please talk to your Primary Care Manager to obtain a referral in order to be seen in the Gastroenterology clinic.
  • Please wait 24 hours (one business day) for your referral to be reviewed by the Gastroenterology service before scheduling your appointment
• Gastroenterology is open to all adult eligible beneficiaries. The clinic provides care to adults starting at age 18; pediatric patients are not seen in consultation.
  • Booking priority is given to active duty service members. At times, booking may be closed to other beneficiaries. Referrals will be reviewed and appointed based on availability
• If you have received care outside of the Military Health System, please bring any doctor's notes, lab results, pathology reports, and radiographic studies (X-rays, CT, and Ultrasound) to your appointment
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.