Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

The gastroenterologists at UAB St. Vincent’s provide personalized care for conditions that affect the digestive tract – from the throat to the colon and everything in between.

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, heartburn, or loose stools may indicate that you have a GI condition. Our gastroenterologists listen closely to your concerns and create a care plan that’s right for you.

Services available

We offer a wide range of screenings and advanced diagnostic tests, some of which involve colonoscopy and/or endoscopy procedures. We can also connect you with dietitians, who provide nutrition counseling to improve your quality of life.

The conditions we treat include:

• Acid reflux
• Barrett’s esophagus
• Colon cancer screening of polyps 
• Crohn’s disease
• Gallbladder disease
• GI cancers, including colon, pancreatic, and stomach
• Gluten and food allergies
• Hepatitis C
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Leaky gut syndrome
• Stomach ulcers

Colon cancer screening

Having a colonoscopy screening regularly starting at age 45 can help detect colon cancer early, when it is easier to treat. These screenings may start sooner for African American patients or those with a family history of colon cancer. Talk to your doctor to learn more.