Leading Gastroenterology Doctors in Georgia
Four experienced, skilled gastroenterologist medical doctors direct SGS Southern Gastroenterology Specialists with offices in Stockbridge, and Locust Grove, GA, including the communities of Jackson and Riverdale.
Our gastroenterology offices provide colonoscopies, EGD procedures, capsule endoscopy, RECP, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement. Our patients range in age from newborn babies to seniors.
Our doctors are here to discuss the role of a gastroenterologist.
Role of a Gastrology Specialist
A specialist known as a gastroenterology doctor works to diagnose and treat all acute and chronic digestive conditions and works with other members of your healthcare team. Your healthcare team can include our primary doctor, hepatologist, radiologist, and oncologist.
The digestive system comprises many parts, such as the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, pancreas, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and rectum.
A few conditions this doctor treats are IBS, celiac disease, Barrett's Syndrome, malabsorption issues, colon cancer, and colon polyps.
SGS Southern Gastroenterology Specialists in Stockbridge, and Locust Grove, GA, and the communities of Jackson and Riverdale explain that your primary doctor or another health professional may refer you to a gastroenterologist for any condition affecting your gastric system, including the following.
- Stomach pain
- Nausea, vomiting
- Heartburn
- GERD
- Ongoing diarrhea
- Constant constipation
- Jaundice, possible hepatitis
- Gallbladder disease
- Pancreatitis
- IBS
- Food allergies
- Food intolerances
- Diverticulosis, diverticulitis
- Appendicitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal hernias
- Esophageal disorders
- Fatty liver disease
- Cirrhosis
This kind of doctor is highly trained to perform endoscopies, colonoscopies, polypectomy, esophageal dilation, and sigmoidoscopy. Our doctors may discover cancer in any part of the digestive system and be able to remove the tumors during a procedure or via a laser tool. They may also be able to diagnose the spread of cancer from the primary site.
While our doctors remain a considerable part of your medical team, they may refer you to a cancer doctor specializing in chemotherapy and radiation therapy that may affect your GI tract. Our doctor can help ease the side effects of these cancer treatments to keep you comfortable.
Georgia's Specialty Gastroenterology Doctors
You may have no symptoms of digestive disorders, but your primary wants you to get a routine colonoscopy; we can meet with you for a consultation and schedule the procedure.
Please call any of our four medical doctors at SGS Southern Gastroenterology Specialists in Stockbridge and Locust Grove, GA, and Jackson and Riverdale at 770-692-0100 to schedule your appointment.
Our doctors' mission is to provide excellent specialty care within the gastroenterology field of medicine and to diagnose, treat, and manage many digestive-related conditions. Our goal for you is digestive wellness!