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Gastroenterology

The specially trained gastroenterologists from Meharry Medical College’s Division of Gastroenterology provide specialized services for the diagnosis and treatment of various gastrointestinal conditions affecting the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon.

Common gastroenterology disorders include:

  • Chronic constipation
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal cancer (anus, colon, rectum, stomach)
  • Irritable bowl syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Diverticulitis

Most gastroenterology procedures are performed in our endoscopy suite under mild anesthesia. Common procedures include:

  • Upper GI endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 615-341-4397.