Marshall Gastroenterology & Hepatology
1340 Hal Greer Blvd. Building 2 (Suite #2000)
Huntington, WV
25701
304.691.1000
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Digestive Diseases Center
Cabell Huntington Hospital uses state-of-the-art technology combined with experienced gastroenterologists and staff to help patients with obscure abdominal pains and symptoms find relief.
Gastroenterology is the specialty of medicine concerned with the digestive system and your digestive health. The practice of gastroenterology focuses on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, namely the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine (colon), liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas. We diagnose and treat conditions such as:
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Gallstones
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Pancreatitis
- Ulcerative coliltis
The gastroenterology specialists at Marshall Health Network are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technology and research so that we may better serve you with our state-of-the-art medical expertise. Using state-of-the-art technology combined with experienced gastroenterologists and staff, patients with obscure abdominal pains and symptoms that were not previously diagnosed can now find relief.
Specialized gastrointestinal procedures include:
- Colonoscopy: A common procedure used to screen for colon cancer and for management of lower intestinal bleeding
- Endoscopic Ultrasound: For patients with pancreatic, stomach or rectal tumors to determine the extent of the cancer or for pain control through special medicine injections using therapeutic ultrasound technology
- CT Enterography: For assessment of the abdomen and solid organs and diagnosis of small bowel disorders
- Capsule Enteroscopy: A small, wireless capsule containing a camera to gather pictures of the small intestine
- EGD - Upper GI Endoscopy: For diagnostic evaluation and management of upper gastrointestinal tract disorders
- EGD - Upper GI Endoscopy with Bravo
- Stretta Therapy:To relieve chronic symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Motility Studies: To evaluate the muscle movement of the esophagus and the rectum
- Gastric Electrical Stimulation: A gastric pacemaker that sends electrical impulses through abdominal muscles is used to evaluate and manage symptoms in patients who suffer from recurrent nausea and vomiting caused by the slow movement of food through the stomach
- Esophageal Manometry
- Esophageal PH Monitoring: A technique used to monitor the reflux of acid into the esophagus. Commonly, this is a procedure used in combination with a motility study to evaluate patients with recurrent heartburn, difficulty swallowing or non-cardiac chest pains
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography): Used to diagnose problems with the liver, gallbladder and pancreas
- Halo Alabation
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
The Importance of Screenings
By creating a center designated solely for evaluation and treatment of digestive diseases, Cabell Huntington Hospital brings additional focus to the importance of regular screenings that can expose problems before they get too serious. Have regular screening colonoscopies as recommended to identify any potential problems as soon as possible.
1340 Hal Greer Blvd. Building 2 (Suite #2000)
Huntington, WV
25701
304.691.1000