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What is Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that involves the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system. These disorders may affect the esophagus (food tube), stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, liver, gallbladder and pancreas.

A gastroenterologists is a physician who is trained in internal medicine and then spends several additional years of training in gastroenterology. Most gastroenterologists are board certified in Internal Medicine. Then after specialty training and further testing, a physician can become board certified in gastroenterology.

   

All of the Gastroenterology Animations were created with the help of Dr. Urfan Dar.

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Pain Management

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Pain is one of the most prevalent medical problems in today's society. Unfortunately, based on recent studies it is also one of the most under-treated medical complaints. Chronic neck and back pain is an agonizing reality to millions of Americans. Traditional methods of treatment include pain medications, chiropractic manipulation, physical therapy or surgery. But did you know that there are new, effective methods of pain relief now available?

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