What is a gastroenterologist?
A gastroenterologist is a medical doctor that diagnoses and treats disorders of the digestive system. This includes the oesophagus (food pipe), stomach, small intestine and large intestine. Read our blog to learn more: What is a gastroenterologist?
Conditions a gastroenterologist treats
Gastroenterologists provide a diagnosis and treatment plan for many digestive problems. Some common conditions they treat include:
- Barrett’s oesophagus
- Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE)
- Gastritis
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
When to see a gastroenterologist
If you have digestive problems, speak to a gastroenterologist. It’s important to seek help if:
- You notice blood in your stool
- You have difficulty swallowing
- You feel pain in your tummy.
Do you have symptoms you’d like to discuss? Please book an appointment.
We also offer a second opinion service. Read our blog to learn what this entails: Getting a second opinion from a gastroenterologist.
