Patients with digestive disorders are treated at Barnes-Jewish Hospital by Washington University gastroenterologists and hepatologists. These physicians have a 40-year history in treatment, research and training for diseases of the digestive tract. The program has received international recognition for contributions to the field.
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| Sreenivasa Jonnalagadda, MD, (left) and J. Christopher Eagon, MD, performing the first transoral gastroplasty (TOGA) procedure in the United States at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in 2008. |
Board-certified specialists offer a comprehensive range of GI (gastro-intestinal) subspecialties, including treatment for diseases of the upper tract, like the esophagus, stomach and small intestines (duodenum); the lower GI tract, like the large intestine, colon and rectum; and the hepatobiliary system, such as the liver, gall bladder, biliary tract and pancreas.
Specific conditions treated include:
- swallowing disorders
- gastric and duodenal ulcers
- gastrointestinal bleeding
- ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
- diverticular disease
- acute and chronic hepatitis
- chronic liver failure
- chronic liver disease
- cirrhosis of the liver
- biliary tract disorders
- tumors of the liver
- unexplained abdominal pain
- gallstones
- pancreatitis
Specialized digestive care services include:
- Hepatology services (Liver) -- Diagnosing and treating liver diseases; evaluation of treatment options for hepatitis C, evaluation for suitability for liver transplants.
- Gastro-intestinal Cancer services -- Diagnosing and treating esophageal, gastric, intestinal, colorectal, liver and pancreatic cancers.
- Swallowing services -- Diagnosing and assisting patients with swallowing difficulties.
- Chronic heartburn -- Diagnosing and treating this gastroesophageal reflux disease (known as GERD).
- Nutrition services -- Diagnosing and treating diseases that lead to digestive complications.
The Washington University specialists provide both outpatient and inpatient endoscopy facilities with specialized, leading-edge equipment, including endoscopic ultrasound, esophageal manometry and interventional endoscopy. They also are major referrers for ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography).
To make an appointment with a Washington University gastroenterologist or hepatologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, call 314-TOP-DOCS (314-867-3627) or toll-free 866-867-3627.