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Bethesda North Hospital Center for Digestive Health
At the Bethesda North Hospital Center for Digestive Health, patients have access to a multidisciplinary team of experienced specialists who provide comprehensive, individualized care for those who suffer from diseases and disorders of the digestive system.
This team utilizes the latest research and technology to accurately diagnose and effectively manage conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, rectum, liver, stomach, and gallbladder. Assisted by dedicated, compassionate staff, they provide patients and their families with excellent care and education in a safe, confidential environment.
Team approach
The Bethesda North Hospital Center for Digestive Health is a collaboration between various physician specialists and hospital staff, including:
- Gastroenterologists
- Hepatologist
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- Surgeons
- Radiologists
- Oncologists
- Specially trained registered nurses
- Nutritionists
- Laboratory personnel
And because the patient is one of the most important members of this team, a strong patient education program is in place to support and improve your health.
Specialized services
The Bethesda North Hospital Center for Digestive Health specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, colorectal and hepatobiliary diseases and disorders, including:
- Ulcers
- Stomach Cancer
- GERD
- Espohageal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Diverticulitis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Inherited liver disease
- Pancreatic cancer
Utilizing leading-edge technology, the Center's physicians provide the following specialized services:
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Esophageal manometry
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Capsule endoscopy
- Medtronic Bravo™ pH monitoring system
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal cancer screening
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography (ERCP)
- Liver biopsy
- Liver diagnostics
For a full list of the digestive health services offered at Bethesda North, visit the Bethesda North Hospital Center for Digestive Health's home on the Web. To schedule an appointment, call (513) 865-2299.
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