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.