Gastroenterology is a medical specialty devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system. These disorders may affect the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, liver, gallbladder, or pancreas.

A gastroenterologist (also called a GI doctor) is a physician that specializes in gastroenterology.

Good Samaritan provides many services for gastroenterology including diagnostic testing, minimally invasive surgical procedures and our own Gastroenterology practice, Good Samartian Gastroenterology Associates.