Gastroenterology

What exactly does a GI doctor do? Here is a brief list of conditions you may be treated for and procedures your physician may suggest.

• Upper Endoscopy/EGD -­ This is a scope of the upper gastrointestinal tract (i.e. esophagus, stomach and duodenum) to determine the existence of ulcers and other problems.
• Lower Endoscopy/Colonoscopy -­ This is a scope of the lower gastrointestinal tract (i.e. colon and rectum) to determine if there are precancerous polyps, cancer or inflammatory bowel disease.
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy -­ This scope looks at the lower colon and rectum for precancerous polyps and cancer.
• Bernstein/Tensilon Tests -­ These two tests show the tendency of stomach acid to reflux into the esophagus causing heartburn and pain.
• Gastritis Test -­ This test indicates if potentially ulcer-causing bacteria are present in the system.
• Barium studies (done in conjunction with the Medical Imaging Department)
  • These tests are additional indicators of disease in the gastrointestinal system

Gastroenterologists

HRRMC has contracted GI services through Peak Gastroenterology Associates of Colorado Springs. Peak's board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologists see patients two days per month at the hospital's Specialty Clinic and perform procedures at the hospital.

• Robert C. Harmon, M.D.
• Lukasz Kowalczyk, M.D.
• Prashant V. Krishnan, M.D.
• Vanessa D. Lee, M.D.
• Bhaktasharan C. Patel, M.D.
• James E. Rose, M.D.
• Anju K. Sidhu, M.D.

To schedule an appointment, please call (719) 530-2477.