Our physicians specialize in disorders of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon. We work with you to determine the best course of treatment, which may involve lifestyle change, medication, endoscopic procedures or a combination of those.
Gastroenterology
About Us
Our Services
Gastroenterologists at Springfield Clinic treat a wide range of gastrointestinal problems and disorders of the digestive system, including:
Abdominal pain
Cancer (stomach, pancreas, liver, colon, intestines, esophagus, gallbladder)
Gallstone disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) / Heartburn
Hepatitis
Inflammatory bowel disease (Chron's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis)
Irritable bowel syndrome
Liver disease
Pancreatic disease
Swallowing disorders (esophageal disorders)
Ulcer disease
Procedures
We offer some of the most common procedures for diagnosing common digestive disorders. Many of these procedures can be performed at Springfield Clinic's outpatient surgery center, the Ambulatory Surgery & Endoscopy Center
Colon screening for polyps
Dilation and evaluation procedures for patients with swallowing disorders (esophageal disorders)
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Upper GI endoscopy (EGD)
Patients interested in learning more about the TIF procedure may view the video below.
Center for Advanced Endoscopy
Springfield Clinic’s Center for Advanced Endoscopy (CAE) is the largest referral practice in central Illinois with expertise in complex endoscopic procedures. We welcome your inquires and patient referrals.
Ease of access - initial review and/or evaluation of case within one week
Fellowship trained, highly-skilled and experienced doctors
More 1,000 advanced endoscopy cases performed annually
Advanced therapeutic endoscopy services
We offer several advanced therapeutic endoscopy services at the Center for Advanced Endoscopy, including:
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) with Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
Endoscopic Therapy
Enteral Stent Placement
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection