Gastroenterology

Promoting digestive system health and treating digestive tract disorders

Commonly known as gastrointestinal (GI), gastroenterology focuses on in the health of the digestive tract and diseases that may compromise this organ’s ability to function properly. District Medical Group (DMG) includes gastroenterologists specially trained in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the digestive tract, which may involve the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, bile duct and pancreas, such as:

Acute and chronic pancreatitis
Cancer of the bile duct, liver or pancreas
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other swallowing disorders
Hepatitis A and B and autoimmune hepatitis
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Liver diseases, including fatty liver disease
Nutritional complications
Scarring and damage of the liver (cirrhosis)

Our gastroenterology physician team also includes board-certified, fellowship-trained hepatologists who specialize in the treatment of liver disease, including cirrhosis of the liver, fatty liver disease, liver cancer and more.

Medical Education Programs

As part of the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance and in partnership with Valleywise Health, DMG offers the following undergraduate education program in pediatric gastroenterology for medical students:

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition four week elective

For more information on DMG’s commitment to educating Arizona’s future healthcare professionals, click here.

Pediatric gastroenterology

If your child is experiencing abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, failure to gain weight, feeding problems, constipation or dietary issues, you may be referred to a pediatric gastrointestinal specialist. Pediatric gastroenterologists treat health issues related to:

Digestion

Liver function

Nutrition

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatrics gastroenterologists specialize in treating children of all ages for:

Abdominal pain
Chronic constipation or diarrhea
Crohn’s disease
Feeding disorders or difficulties
Food allergies and intolerances, like lactose intolerance
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Inflammatory bowel disease, such ulcerative colitis
Liver diseases
Malnutrition, failure to thrive and obesity
Nutritional complications
Short bowel syndrome

Our pediatric GI specialists collaborate with registered dieticians, primary care providers and other specialists to treat and manage digestive conditions, as well as work closely with parents to manage at-home care. We offer a full range of support services and resources to help children and their families cope with the condition, improve their child’s health and support an active life.