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.
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Barium studies (done in conjunction with the Medical Imaging Department)
- These tests are additional indicators of disease in the gastrointestinal system
To schedule: (719) 530-2477
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Robert Christopher. Harmon, MD,PhD- Gastroenterology (Board Certified)
- Peak Gastroenterology Associates
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Lukasz Kowalczyk, MD
- Gastroenterology (Board Certified), Hepatology (Board Certified)
- Peak Gastroenterology Associates
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Prashant Krishnan, MD
- Gastroenterology
- Peak Gastroenterology Associates
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Vanessa Lee, MD
- Gastroenterology (Board Certified)
- Peak Gastroenterology Associates
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Leslie Monagle, FNP-BC
- Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified), HRRMC Outpatient Pavilion, Gastroenterology
- Peak Gastroenterology Associates, HRRMC Outpatient Pavilion
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Douglas L. Nguyen, MD
- Gastroenterology (Board Certified)
- Peak Gastroenterology Associates
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Ugo C. Nzeako, MD,MPH
- Gastroenterology (Board Certified)
- Peak Gastroenterology Associates
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Bhaktasharan Patel, MD
- Gastroenterology (Board Certified)
- Peak Gastroenterology Associates
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James Rose, MD
- Gastroenterology (Board Certified)
- Peak Gastroenterology Associates
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Anju Sidhu, MD
- Gastroenterology (Board Certified)
- Peak Gastroenterology Associates
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.
