41 Gastroenterologists Found in Ashland, VA

A gastroenterologist specializes in disorders affecting the digestive tract and associated organs including the liver and pancreas. These physicians provide both medical management and endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal conditions.

After medical school and a three-year internal medicine residency, gastroenterologists complete a three-year GI fellowship. Some pursue additional training in advanced endoscopy, liver disease, or inflammatory bowel conditions.

A Gastroenterologist's clinical responsibilities include:

• Focuses on the alimentary canal, hepatobiliary system, and digestive organs
• Conducts patient assessments, orders diagnostic investigations, performs endoscopic examinations, interprets tissue pathology
• Manages gastroesophageal reflux, inflammatory bowel conditions, functional bowel disorders, hepatic disease, pancreatic disorders, and colonic polyps
• Utilizes endoscopic techniques, pharmacological therapy, nutritional counseling, and surgical coordination
• Known as: digestive disease physician, GI specialist, liver doctor, MD, DO