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Digestive Health
Comprehensive digestive care starts here
At Adventist Health Glendale, we provide a full range of services and expertise to support a healthy digestive system so you can embrace every day to the fullest without discomfort, pain, or worry. Our experienced gastroenterologists treat a range of conditions, partnering with each patient for personalized, effective treatment. From general gastrointestinal care to interventional procedures and surgical treatment, we are here to partner with you for optimal digestive health.
Expert care for everything that’s unsettling
The Digestive Disease Center at Adventist Health Glendale combines clinical expertise with the most advanced technologies to diagnose and treat a full range of digestive health issues. If you need advanced care or surgical intervention, there is no need to go anywhere else. Conditions we treat include:
Advanced clinical care
Our interventional gastroenterology encompasses a variety of advanced, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures to provide patients with alternatives to more invasive treatments. Learn more below.
Advanced interventional procedures
We offer advanced, minimally invasive procedures designed to diagnose and treat complex conditions with precision – while helping you avoid more invasive surgeries whenever possible.
Our wide range of interventional gastroenterology procedures include:
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
This specialized procedure helps diagnose and treat issues in the bile ducts and pancreas, such as gallstones, inflammation, or tumors. Using a tiny camera on a flexible tube, your doctor can carefully examine and address concerns, all while you remain comfortably sedated.
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
A minimally invasive option for removing abnormal or precancerous tissue from the digestive tract. Instead of surgery, a thin wire snare is used to carefully remove the tissue while sealing the area at the same time.
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
By combining endoscopy and ultrasound, this procedure provides detailed images of your digestive tract and surrounding organs. It helps diagnose and assess abdominal pain, pancreatic disease, cancer spread, and swallowing disorders.
Luminal stenting
For patients experiencing blockages in the esophagus, stomach, intestines, or colon, a stent can help create space and restore function. This procedure can provide relief from obstructions caused by tumors, or other growths, often reducing the need for emergency surgery.
Gastrointestinal surgical solutions
When digestive conditions require more than medication or lifestyle changes, gastrointestinal (GI) surgery can provide relief and restore health. Our expert surgical team provides advanced, minimally invasive, and traditional surgical options tailored to your specific needs.
Common conditions that may require GI surgery include:
- Appendicitis
- Digestive cancers (including pancreatic, liver, and colorectal cancer)
- Esophageal disorders
- Hepatobiliary conditions (affecting the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Liver disease
- Obesity-related conditions
Meet our team
We are proud to have specialty, interventional, and surgical gastroenterology physicians who are top tier and match the sophistication and education found at academic medical centers. Everyone on our team is passionate about providing excellent diagnostic and surgical care.
