Services
Endoscopy
An upper GI endoscopy — also called an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) — is an examination of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract with a slim, flexible, lighted tube. The upper GI tract includes the throat, esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestines (duodenum).
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum or anus. They can develop inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) or under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids). Hemorrhoids are a common condition, affecting millions of people worldwide, and they can vary in size and severity.
Infusion Therapy
Infusion therapy is a valuable treatment option for managing inflammatory gastrointestinal conditions like Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis, especially when oral medications or lifestyle adjustments are insufficient. This approach involves delivering medications or nutrients directly into the bloodstream via a vein using a needle or catheter.
Procedure FAQ
Because many patients have similar questions prior to a procedure, we have prepared this list of the most common questions and our answers to them. Please do not hesitate, however, to ask our staff or your doctor any additional questions you might have.
ERCP
ERCP is a specialized technique used to study the bile ducts, pancreatic duct and gallbladder. Ducts are drainage routes. The drainage channels from the liver are called bile or biliary ducts. The pancreatic duct is the drainage channel from the pancreas.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is an exam of the colon (large intestine, or bowel) with a slim, flexible, lighted tube called a colonoscope. The colonoscope is used to get a clear, magnified view of the inside of your colon from the anus to the area near the appendix.
FibroScan®
FibroScan® is a fast, non-invasive, and FDA-cleared diagnostic tool that evaluates liver stiffness and fat content. It’s commonly used to monitor patients at risk for liver conditions such as Hepatitis B & C, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), and Alcohol-Related Liver Disease.
Pathology Services
With the latest equipment and a highly skilled staff, the Digestive Disease Associates pathology lab helps us streamline patient care and reduce turn-around time in providing specimen test results to you and your primary care physician.
Bravo Esophageal pH Test
The esophageal pH test is an outpatient procedure performed to measure the pH or amount of acid that flows into the esophagus from the stomach during a 24-hour period.
Endoscopic Ultrasound
You've been referred to have an endoscopic ultrasonography, or EUS, which will help your doctor, evaluate or treat your condition.
Weight Loss
No surgery. No scars. Just real results with minimal interruption to your daily life.
Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy
The Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy (CATE) is a specialized program at Digestive Disease Associates that focuses on diagnosing and treating complex digestive conditions using advanced, minimally invasive techniques. These procedures are often used when standard endoscopy or colonoscopy is not enough.