Gastroenterology at Hackensack
Meridian Health
Meridian Health
Gastroenterology Services in New Jersey
Specialized Care For Digestive Issues
If you or a loved one are suffering from digestive issues, our consultative services may be able to help. Our specialists are dedicated to diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions including:- Abdominal pain
- Celiac Disease
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Food allergies
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
- Hiatal Hernia
- Liver problems
- Motility Disorders
- Pancreatic Disease
Our team offers the latest diagnostic, non-surgical and surgical treatment options for a full range of digestive issues, as well as support groups for chronic conditions. Our specialists can also help you understand which screening tests to have, and how often. Screening tests are critical in early detection of cancers associated with the gastrointestinal areas and liver.
Treatment Options For Gastro-Related Diseases
Many treatment options are available in our physicians' offices. Our hospitals also provide a complex range of treatment options for conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and colon. Common gastroenterology treatments include:- Ablation procedure for Barrett’s Esophagus (BARRX)
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Upper Endoscopy (EGD, Gastroscopy)
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Browse our network of gastroenterology treatment and care locations across New Jersey and make an appointment today.
Support Groups for Patients Living With a Gastrointestinal Disease
We offer support groups for people living with gastro-related diseases, including:
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Hepatitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Obesity
Gastroenterology Advancements
Gastroenterology physicians at Hackensack Meridian Health are on the cutting edge of research and innovation. See what they've been up to with some of our recent articles:
- HUMC Protocols Enhance Patient Recovery Following Colorectal Surgery
- HUMC Now an Intuitive Training Center for Robotic Colorectal Surgery
- Addressing Inequities in Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care at Hackensack University Medical Center
- Helena Theurer Pavilion Promotes Unmatched Colorectal Surgery Experience at Hackensack University Medical Center
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