What is Gastroenterology?
Information About Diseases and Conditions We Treat
Gastroenterology is a specialty area within the field of internal medicine. Gastroenterologists have special expertise in maintaining the health of and treating disorders of the digestive system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, gall bladder, bile ducts, and liver.
Many common medical conditions fall within the scope of gastroenterology. We see and treat patients for the following conditions:
- Celiac disease/Wheat intolerance
- Colon polyps
- Crohn’s disease
- Diverticulosis/diverticulitis
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Gastrointestinal cancer prevention and detection
- Gallstones and problems associated with bile ducts
- Hemorrhoids
- Heartburn/acid reflux
- Hiatal hernia
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Liver diseases, including hepatitis
- Malabsorption
- Microscopic colitis
- Nutrition
- PolypsSwallowing difficulty and other problems associated with the esophagus
- Ulcerative colitis
- Ulcer disease
Gastroenterology Training & Certifications
To become a board-certified Gastroenterologist, all physicians must undergo training and certification in internal medicine and then pursue additional training in gastroenterology, the study of the function and diseases of the digestive system.
Gastroenterologists typically undergo 14 years of total education and practical training to achieve a board certification. This includes three years of fellowship training devoted specifically to the diagnosis, management, treatment, and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases. The fellowship training is overseen by one of several national societies, including the ACG, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).
Once the fellowship training is complete, certification can be obtained by passing the gastroenterology board exam administered by the ABIM.
More About Us
Learn more about our practice and meet our caring and compassionate medical team.
875 Roosevelt Avenue
Suite 132
Colchester, Vermont 05446
Phone: (802) 864-7483
Fax: (802) 660-4337
info@vtgastro.com