• Endoscopy
• Esophageal Studies Lab
• GERD Treatment Options
• Colorectal Surgery
• Weight Loss Surgery

From the occasional upset stomach to the more life-threatening colorectal cancer, each year millions of Americans are diagnosed with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The GI system is an extensive network of tubes and specialized organs that digest food, bring nutrients to the body and dispose of waste. It is one of the most complex organ systems of the body, and because of that complexity, and the foreign matter that we introduce to it each day when we eat, the GI system is highly susceptible to problems. Nearly 95 million people are affected by digestive problems, prompting around 35 million physician visits each year.

Most digestive diseases are very complex, with subtle symptoms, and the causes of many remain unknown. Reaching a diagnosis requires a thorough and accurate medical history and physical examination. Some patients may need to undergo more extensive diagnostic evaluations, including lab tests, endoscopic procedures, and imaging techniques. Many physician specialties are involved with the diagnosis and treatment of GI disorders, including internal medicine, gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, general surgeons and radiologists. In cases where gastrointestinal cancers are involved, this physician base gets even larger to include the entire Cancer Care team. Reston Hospital Center is proud to bring Northern Virginian’s all of these physician specialties through its Comprehensive GI Center. This center brings patients not only a range of board-certified physicians, but also the most advanced testing and treatment options available.

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