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Does a gastroenterology doctor only treat people with stomach problems ?

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NO: I see patients with liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, colonic and rectal problems.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: Any problems with the digestive system including the liver.

Answered 7/4/2012

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No: Gastroenterologist specialize in diseases of the stomach, intestine, colon, pancreas and liver. All gastroenterologist have completed a residency in internal medicine as well and have knowledge in this area but generally don't practice internal medicine(though some may do a lot of general medicine).

Answered 12/28/2018

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Not only stomach: But the entire digestive tract from mouth to anus, as well as organs that contribute to the digestive tracy such as the liver and pancreas.

Answered 8/22/2015

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Dr. Guy DaSilva answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No. : The scope of gastroenterology can range from disorders stemming from the esophagus to the rectum. Diseases can range from infections to inflammation and cancer involving this organ. The GI system comprises the esophagus, stomach, liver & gallbladder, small intestines, colin, rectum and anus.

Answered 6/12/2015

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No : Gastroenterologists are digestive disease specialists who treat problems related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, biliary tract and pancreas.

Answered 8/5/2015

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Gastroenterology: Gi involves the treatment/management of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract including esophagus, stomach, small & large intestine, liver, gallbladder & pancreas. Problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea & abdominal pain are also evaluated by GI specialists.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Specializes in Hepatology

Not at all : some have used the term 'mouth to anus' :) but esophagus, stomach, small bowel, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, colon, rectum - all fall under GI.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Ahmet Aybar answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

GI spectrum: We treat anything related to your gastrointestinal tract not limited to stomach

Answered 7/20/2014

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No: They treat patients who have problems affecting any part of the gastrointestinal tract including liver , pancreas, gall bladder esophagus, stomach, small intestine , colon and rectum

Answered 6/29/2015

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