Dignity Health Medical Group Gastroenterology - St. Joseph's

A physician may refer you to a GI specialist if you have ongoing digestive symptoms, abnormal test results or a condition that needs expert care. Doctors often make referrals for issues such as chronic heartburn, abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing or concerns with digestion. At Dignity Health Medical Group Gastroenterology – St. Joseph’s, our team focuses on helping you understand what’s causing your symptoms.

At Dignity Health Medical Group Gastroenterology - St. Joseph’s, we treat conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, biliary tract and pancreas. Disorders we treat include, but are not limited to:

• Abdominal pain

• Acute and chronic pancreatitis

• Barrett’s esophagus

• Constipation

• Crohn’s disease

• Diarrhea

• Dysphagia, malnutrition

• Gallbladder disease

• GERD

• GI cancer

• Inflammatory bowel disease

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

• Pancreatic biliary tumors

• Pancreatic cysts

• Ulcerative colitis

At your first visit, we listen to your symptoms, review past test results and perform a physical exam focused on the digestive system. We may recommend lab work, imaging or a procedure like an endoscopy or colonoscopy. Our goal is to understand what you’re experiencing and offer a clear path forward.

We accept most insurance plans to ensure you have access to the care you need. Before your visit, we recommend confirming your insurance coverage, eligibility and benefits with your health plan.

If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, please contact our office. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you may have.