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Blue Ridge Regional Hospital's mission is to identify and respond to the health and wellness needs of the region. As a service to our neighbors, we expand your healthcare options by granting hospital privileges to credentialed physicians so they may bring their medical specialty to our area.
Board certified physicians specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal problems are members of the medical staff at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. These specialists offer care to anyone over the age of 18 experiencing issues with their upper gastrointestinal tract, small intestine, colon, rectum and liver. Some of the conditions treated include:
- GERD
- Swallowing difficulties
- Gastritis
- Ulcers
- Celiac disease
- Lactose intolerance
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Hemorrhoids
- Colitis
- Cirrhosis
Specialized Gastroenterology Services
Specialized procedures to properly diagnose and treat some digestive conditions may be performed in the Surgery Department at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, where appropriate, including:
- Colonoscopy – to view the lower GI tract for polyps, precancerous or cancerous growths
- Endoscopy – to view the upper GI tract for ulcers, abnormal growths, inflammation or obstruction
Appointments and Information
Clinics are held at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital every Tuesday.
For more information, please call 828-766-1752, or search our Physician Directory to locate gastroenterologists.
Physicians providing the referenced services are credentialed members of Blue Ridge Regional Hospital medical staff; they are not employed by Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.
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