Gastroenterology

The digestive system includes the 25-foot-long tube that processes food and nutrients, plus the stomach, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. These organs break down and absorb the food we eat so that the nutrients can be transported into the blood stream and delivered to cells throughout the body. Good digestive health is a result of all these organs functioning properly. When these organs do not function properly, then you may need to see a gastroenterologist.

Oaklawn Gastroenterology specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of diseases of the digestive system. In addition to rare disorders of the digestive system, gastroenterologists diagnose or treat the following common conditions:

• Colorectal cancer, including determining whether you have a genetic risk
• Viral hepatitis
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Diverticulitis, diverticulosis and ischemic bowel disease
• Celiac disease and food intolerances
• Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Chronic vomiting and gastroparesis
• Functional illness, such as constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, belching and flatulence
• Peptic ulcer disease and Helicobacter pylori
• Acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Gallbladder disease
• Appendicitis
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Obesity
• Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
• Cirrhosis
• GI infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa

“Dr. Shah made me feel very comfortable, even though I was going through a procedure that wasn’t – he made me feel very comfortable.”

Deborah Rothwell, Patient