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Gastroenterology

GastroenterologyThe Digestive Disease Center offers the diagnosis and treatment of all gastroenterological organs which include the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, gall bladder, liver and pancreas. The physician staff includes national and international authorities on biliary tract disease (gall stones), pancreatic diseases and inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease).

Endoscopy Center
A comprehensive endoscopy unit has the ability to diagnose and treat disorders of the entire intestinal tract with advanced endoscopic equipment. This center is equipped with a photodynamic laser.

Esophageal Motility Studies
Diagnostic services include esophageal motility studies, 24-hour pH monitoring of the esophagus, hydrogen breath testing, and 13 C urea breath testing for the detection of heliobacter pylori infection.

Photodynamic Therapy Center
Photodynamic therapy is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment and palliation of esophageal, pulmonary and bladder malignancies.


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