Expert Care for Digestive Health
Everyone experiences digestive discomfort from time to time.
However, symptoms like chronic heartburn, abdominal pain or bloating, changes in bowel habits, difficulty swallowing or persistent diarrhea or constipation can impact your quality of life and may be signs of an underlying digestive condition.
From routine colon cancer screening to advanced diagnostic testing and treatment of complex digestive diseases, UToledo Health’s fellowship-trained physicians and advanced practice providers deliver comprehensive, personalized care to help patients find relief and improve their digestive health.
To schedule an appointment, call 419.383.6105.
Digestive Symptoms We Evaluate
Many digestive symptoms are short-lived and improve on their own. However, some symptoms should be evaluated by a healthcare provider, especially when they are persistent, worsening or unexplained.
- Chronic or frequent heartburn
- Blood in the stool
- Prolonged abdominal pain, bloating or discomfort
- Unintentional weight loss
- Persistent diarrhea or constipation
- Persistent nausea or vomiting
- Changes in bowel habits, including noticeable differences in the size, shape or appearance of your stool
- Difficulty swallowing
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
If you’re experiencing these or any other digestive symptoms that haven’t improved or continue to return, our board-certified gastroenterologists can provide a thorough evaluation and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Conditions We Treat
We provide comprehensive care for a range of conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, bowels, liver and pancreas.
Stomach and Digestive Disorders
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Celiac disease
- Diverticular disease and diverticulitis
- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection
- Peptic and stomach ulcers
Acid Reflux and Esophageal Disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Esophageal motility disorders
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Other forms of colitis
Acid Reflux and Esophageal Disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Esophageal motility disorders
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
Liver and Biliary Disorders
- Hepatitis
- Fatty liver disease
- Cirrhosis
- Liver tumors
- Hemochromatosis
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
- Gallstones
- Cholangitis
Pancreatic Disorders
- Pancreatitis
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Diagnostic Testing and Procedures
Whether you're due for a screening colonoscopy, are experiencing persistent digestive symptoms or need help managing a complex condition, our board-certified specialists offer a full range of minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures.
Routine and Advanced Procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Upper endoscopy (EGD)
- Capsule endoscopy
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
- Esophageal manometry
- Esophageal pH monitoring
- Hydrogen breath testing
Specialized Treatment Options
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Sclerotherapy and banding for esophageal varices
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement
- Therapeutic biliary and pancreatic endoscopy
- Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF)
- Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT)
To schedule an appointment, call 419.383.6105.