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PAMF Endoscopy Services

Being diagnosed with a complex gastrointestinal disease such as pancreatic cysts, gallstone disease or a digestive tract cancer can be an alarming experience for you and your family. Palo Alto Medical Foundation's highly-trained gastroenterologists and interventional endoscopists utilize advanced, minimally-invasive therapeutic procedures to treat your condition and ease your pain.

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Complex Digestive Disease Care

Diagnosing and treating some digestive disorders requires the use of interventional procedures performed by a gastroenterologist or interventional endoscopy specialist. Digestive health experts in the Sutter Health network specialize in these minimally-invasive treatments for disorders of the esophagus, small intestine, stomach, colon, pancreas and bile ducts.

The most common interventional procedures are performed through endoscopy, which uses a thin, flexible tube with a light and video camera at the tip to visualize the digestive tract. The tube is usually inserted through the esophagus or rectum. Doctors can then remove polyps and perform minor surgeries using miniature tools on the tip of a smaller endoscope threaded through the first endoscope.

The Sutter Health network includes gastroenterology experts with advanced training in endoscopic procedures for digestive problems, including:

  • Unexplained bleeding, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, abdominal pain, heartburn, vomiting or difficulty swallowing.
  • Gallbladder, bile duct and pancreatic duct issues.
  • Tumor or polyp identification and removal.
  • Cancers of the digestive system.
  • Ulcers and inflammation.
  • Anemia and nutritional deficiencies.
  • Hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse and hernias.

Across the Sutter Health network, hospitals and digestive care experts have earned awards from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for delivering high-quality endoscopic care and five-star ratings for our gastroenterology services from Healthgrades. Many specialized endoscopy and surgery centers within our network are accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accreditor of healthcare organizations.

Diagnostics and treatments available include:

  • Double balloon enteroscopy
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endoscopic ultrasound
  • PEG tube placement

In Your Corner

Preparing for Your Upper Endoscopy

If you’ve been scheduled for a procedure, follow these preparation instructions, or those from your gastroenterologist.

Preparing for Your Upper Endoscopy

Clinical Perspectives

Interventional Endoscopy Procedures

Interventional endoscopy specialists use technologically advanced miniature tools to examine and remove problematic tissues in the digestive tract. Learn more about recent advancements in endoscopy and the tools used by gastroenterologists.

Health and Wellness

Understanding Your Digestive Health

Understanding Your Digestive Health

Approximately 70 million Americans have digestive disorders such as chronic constipation and hemorrhoids, according to the National Institutes of Health. Take control of your intestinal health with tips from Sutter Health network doctors on how to minimize common digestive problems.

Understanding Your Digestive Health

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Doctors at Palo Alto Medical Foundation

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Brennan A. Scott, M.D.

Brennan A. Scott, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Mary Y. Hu, M.D.

Mary Y. Hu, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Joseph B. Palascak, M.D.

Joseph B. Palascak, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Kirk K. Lin, M.D.

Kirk K. Lin, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Aly M. Mohamed, M.D.

Aly M. Mohamed, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Nikhil Agarwal, M.D.

Nikhil Agarwal, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Stanley Yu, M.D.

Stanley Yu, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Erick P. Chan, M.D.

Erick P. Chan, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Katerina P. Shetler, M.D.

Katerina P. Shetler, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

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