Gastroenterology Department - Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - Gilbert

A gastroenterologist specializes in caring for the digestive system. They help prevent problems through screenings like colonoscopies and offer guidance to support long-term digestive health. They also diagnose and treat concerns such as:

• Barrett’s esophagus
• Crohn’s disease
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Peptic ulcers
• Ulcerative colitis

You may want to see a gastroenterologist if you have frequent heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, blood in the stool or changes in digestion. It’s also important to see a gastroenterology doctor for routine screenings such as colonoscopies based on age or personal risk.

A gastroenterology (GI) exam usually includes a conversation about your symptoms, a review of your medical history and a physical exam of the abdomen. Your doctor may check for tenderness, swelling or other signs that help explain what’s happening in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. They may recommend additional tests based on your needs.

At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, we provide a range of preventive and diagnostic gastrointestinal services, including

• Colorectal health risk assessments
• Colonoscopy screenings to check for colorectal cancer
• Endoscopy, which involves using a thin, flexible tube to see inside your digestive tract

Our surgeons may recommend a colonoscopy using an advanced medical device called a retroscope. This device helps your gastroenterologist view hard-to-see areas of your colon and rectum where there may be polyps.

At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, we accept most insurance plans. To ensure you have access to the care you need, we recommend confirming your insurance coverage, eligibility and benefits before your visit.

We look forward to helping you access the care you need. To avoid delays in care and save time, please bring the following to your appointment:

• Copayment (if applicable)
• Current medication list
• Insurance card
• Photo ID

For medical record inquiries, please email your request or fax it to (602) 212-5290.