Patient Resources

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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Gastroenterology Services

MD Anderson's Gastrointestinal Cancer Center diagnoses, treats and manages cancers of the digestive system and allied diseases. This multidisciplinary facility has specialized teams of oncologists to handle malignancies of the liver, pancreas, bowels, stomach and esophagus. Endocrine tumors in the pancreas, adrenal glands, thyroid and parathyroid are also treated here. Specialized services at the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center include video endoscopy for diagnosis and treatment, and photodynamic therapy for esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus. Ongoing clinical trials at the Center cover a wide range of gastrointestinal cancers, including gene-based therapies for treatment of pancreatic cancer.

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Gastroenterology Services

At Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, our doctors are working to improve the understanding and treatment of neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal system. Neuroendocrine tumors act quite differently -- and, as a result, are managed differently -- than other types of tumors. Making an accurate diagnosis before treatment begins is crucial to ensuring the best outcome for patients with these uncommon tumors. Our neuroendocrine tumor experts -- a team that includes medical oncologists, gastroenterologists, gastrointestinal cancer surgeons, endocrinologists, pathologists, and other specialists -- have the experience needed to evaluate neuroendocrine tumors and select the appropriate treatment plan for each patient. The team treats hundreds of patients with neuroendocrine tumors each year.

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Mayo Clinic
Gastroenterology Services

Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive tract and liver. It is the largest practice of its kind in the United States. In any given year, members of the Division perform approximately 30,000 minimally invasive, endoscopic procedures in state-of-the-art facilities. Through a divisional infrastructure organized around interest groups oriented toward disease processes, organ systems, procedures or patient groups, clinical expertise is integrated with the newest forms of established and experimental diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Outpatients and patients in the hospital are cared for by teams of physicians and allied health personnel with broad expertise in all forms of gastroenterological and hepatobiliary diseases. Because of our recognition that high-quality care depends upon scientific discovery, major research programs at the basic, applied, and translational levels exist to generate new knowledge that ultimately benefits patients.

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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Gastroenterology Services

At the Johns Hopkins Hospital Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, scientists, and staff collaborate to provide patients with expert care and treatment options to fit their needs, improve their health, and enhance their quality of life.  By offering comprehensive gastroenterology care, research and access to leading experts in the field, we have been ranked among the nation’s top three GI programs by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Our mission is to advance the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal and liver disease through patient care, education and research. Reflective of this mission, our web site offers comprehensive information for patients and physicians, including:

• An in-depth digestive disease library in several languages, including a user-friendly glossary of medical terms
• Overview of our programs and services and information on how to refer a patient, make an appointment, and prepare for a procedure
• Podcasts, videos, and animations to enhance awareness of GI conditions and treatment options
• Information about upcoming and ongoing clinical trials
• Free Continuing Medical Education (CME) resources online, including Grand Rounds

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University of Washington Medical Center
Gastroenterology Services

Our Division is deeply and passionately committed to the missions of academic medicine. We provide the highest quality patient care for a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. The faculty in our five teaching hospitals possess both depth and expertise in a variety of disorders, including AIDS, inflammatory bowel diseases, liver transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, and cancer of the gastrointestinal tract. Our many innovative and pioneering clinical research programs allow our patients to access highly promising and exciting treatment protocols. Our patient care program includes several major components. Gastrointestinal pathology services assist patients and their physicians in the correct diagnosis of GI symptoms; therapeutic endoscopy provides patients with avenues for treatment of pre-cancerous bowel diseases; and our hepatology and liver transplant services provide clinical services for patients with hepatitis and other chronic liver diseases. Our faculty conduct research, perform and supervise clinical procedures, and see patients in five area teaching hospitals.

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Dan-Farber Cancer Institute
Gastroenterology Services

The Center for Gastrointestinal Oncology focuses on the care of patients with abnormalities (polyps, tumors, and cancers) of the digestive system, specifically the esophagus, stomach, liver, biliary tract (gallbladder, bile ducts, ampulla of vater), pancreas, colon, rectum, and anus. This care involves prevention, treatment, and research services offered for:

• Individuals at risk of developing these cancers, focusing on early detection and prevention;
• Individuals with family histories of digestive system cancers who may want genetic counseling; or
• Individuals already diagnosed with a cancer of the digestive system looking for treatment opportunities.

The center is staffed with medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists, nurses, and social workers. Patients have easy access to the multidisciplinary team in a one-day evaluation where the team will discuss with the patient and family the available treatment options for their situation. This collaboration among patients, referring physicians, and the clinicians is dedicated to providing the very best care for our patients.

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Massachusetts General Hospital
Gastroenterology Services

The Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Gastroenterology offers comprehensive, cutting-edge, and coordinated care for patients with all types of digestive diseases, from heartburn to organ failure. Our collaborative practice of gastroenterologists and endoscopists are dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of these digestive diseases. Possessing expertise in all aspects of digestive health, our multidisciplinary team of specialists offers patients the benefit of an individualized treatment plan. The Division of Gastroenterology was ranked fourth in the country by U.S. News and World Report in 2010 and is part of the hospital's Digestive Healthcare Center. The division’s specialists are among the best in New England, and many are consistently recognized in Boston Magazine’s Best Doctors survey.

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University of California, San Francisco Medical Center
Gastroenterology Services

UCSF gastroenterology services specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the liver and digestive tract, including the stomach, duodenum, gallbladder, biliary tract, pancreas, small intestine and colon. Our team offers expertise in general gastroenterology as well as: gastrointestinal cancers, gastrointestinal motility, inflammatory bowel disease, liver transplants and viral hepatitis. We strive to provide patients with thoughtful, compassionate and timely care as well as the most advanced procedures such as photodynamic therapy and those involving endoscopic techniques.

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Cleveland Clinic
Gastroenterology Services

Gastroenterologists and hepatologists at Cleveland Clinic offer expert diagnosis and medical treatment for patients with disorders of the esophagus, liver, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas, small intestine and colon.  Cleveland Clinic Gastroenterologists use the latest endoscopic advances to perform tens of thousands of minimally invasive procedures each year. These include colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and state-of-the-art procedures such as capsule endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).  Other innovative treatments options and procedures include:

• Cryoablation for Barrett’s Esophagus
• Endoscopic Pancreatic Function Test
• Extracorporeal and intraductal Lithotripsy
• Endoscopy Therapy for IBD

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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Gastroenterology Services Overview

The Digestive Disease Center provides consultation for patients with liver and gastrointestinal disorders and operates special clinics for inflammatory bowel disease, functional bowel disorders, and abdominal pain, pancreatic and biliary diseases, familial Mediterranean fever, hepatic disorders, and gastrointestinal and hepatic histopathology. The Gastroenterology Procedures Unit (an integral part of the Digestive Disease Center) performs a full spectrum of tests and therapies including diagnostic endoscopy, neuromuscular diagnostic tests, endoscopic therapy, and gastrointestinal neuromuscular disease therapy.