Digestive Disease Center

The Digestive Disease Center at Adventist Health Glendale combines clinical expertise with the most advanced technologies to thoroughly diagnose and treat the full range of digestive health issues. If you need advanced or surgical intervention, there is no need to go anywhere else. From general GI care to interventional procedures and surgical treatment, we are prepared to partner with you for the full continuum of your digestive health needs.

When to see a gastroenterologist

Sometimes it can be hard to know when concerns about or symptoms of a digestive system issue require more than just monitoring or treatment at home. Here are some reasons to consider seeing a gastroenterologist:

• Ongoing constipation or diarrhea
• Frequent or severe heartburn/reflux
• Abdominal pain or bloating
• Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool
• Iron-deficiency anemia
• Routine screening, such as colonoscopy (starting at age 45)
• Family history of digestive system cancer

Conditions we treat

• Acid reflux/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Bile duct diseases such as stones, strictures and cancer
• Cancer
• Colitis
• Colon and rectal diseases
• Crohn’s disease
• Diverticulitis
• Dysphagia
• Esophageal cancer
• Esophageal stricture
• Gallbladder and biliary tract disease
• Hepatitis
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Nutritional problems
• Pancreatic diseases such as pancreatitis, cysts and cancer
• Stomach/Gastric diseases such as cancer, polyps, varices and bleeding
  Ulcers

Interventional procedures

Interventional gastroenterology encompasses a variety of advanced, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures utilizing advanced imaging and new technology to provide patients with alternatives to more invasive treatments.

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Surgical treatment

Surgical treatment of gastrointestinal disorders may be necessary. Learn more about the surgical options available at Adventist Health Glendale.

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We’re here for you

Gastrointestinal issues can affect men and women of any age and many times can be the result of other factors impacting health. Early intervention by a gastroenterologist is vital to receiving the proper diagnosis and treatment.