Gastroenterology Doctors

Gastroenterology doctors specialize in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the stomach, intestinal tract, liver and pancreas. They are also called GI specialists. This requires several years of training. After four years of medical school, the doctor is required to train in internal medicine for at least three years. Gastroenterology fellowships require a further three years of training. Some doctors go on to further super-specialize in various aspects of Gastroenterology, such as hepatology and transplant hepatology.

Gastroenterology doctors can be found on FindADoc.com. The majority of doctors have offices, but some are affiliated with hospitals also.

Gastroenterology doctors diagnose and treat peptic ulcer disease, viral hepatitis and inflammatory bowel disease.

You should see a GI doctor if you have ulcer disease, diarrhea or inflammatory bowel disease.

Gastroenterology is one of the oldest specialties in medicine. Early treatment of ulcer disease includes antacids like bicarbonate of soda

Gastrointestinal doctors that treat children are called pediatric gastroenterologists. They mainly treat children that are born with intestinal malformations. These include pyloric stenosis.

Gastroenterology doctors that operate on the bowel are called GI surgeons. They repair defects or malformation of the gut.

When you look for a GI doctor on FindADoc.com, you will be able to find out how experienced the doctor is. Where he trained is also important, as in which hospital he is affiliated with. Some doctors are more academic. They have studied the field in more depth. They have taught medical students and done research. FindADoc gives you all the information that you need to make informed choices.