Gastroenterology

Our physicians are recognized leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal or digestive system disorders that affect the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, gallbladder and other related organs.

Some of our offices have temporarily closed. Review frequent updates.

Identifying and treating disorders that disrupt digestion

Our physicians treat disorders including:

Achalasia (Difficulty swallowing)
Constipation
Crohn's disease
Diarrhea
Fecal incontinence
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
GI cancers
Heartburn
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Liver diseases
Nausea and vomiting
Pancreatitis
Peptic ulcer disease

Specialties

Colorectal screening

Colonoscopy screening to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine and rectum.

Digestive diseases

Diagnosis using minimally invasive endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to assess digestive and lung diseases.

Liver disease

Our specialists work together as a multidisciplinary team to diagnose and treat liver disease.

Swallowing disorders

Innovative peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) offers quick recovery and long-lasting rate of success.

Services

- Capsule endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Dilation of strictures/narrowing
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP)
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Liver biopsy
- Anal rectal manometry
- BARRX – ablation of Barrett's esophagus
- C13 breath test: H. pylori
- Colonic manometry
- EMR – endoscopic mucosal resection
- H2 breath test:
  
  Small bowel bacterial overgrowth
  
  Lactose intolerance
  
  Fructose intolerance
- Impedance test
- Mano scan – esophageal manometry
- Paracentesis
- PEG tube placement
- Sham meal testing – pancreatic polypeptide level to evaluate if the vagus nerve has been cut after fundoplication
- Stents – esophageal/duodenal/colonic
- Thoracentesis
- 24-hour pH monitoring

Ranked among the best

U.S. News & World Report consistently recognizes our hospital and GI and GI surgery program among the nation's best.

Call 913-588-1227 or request an appointment.

Leading research and clinical trials

We collaborate closely with the University of Kansas Medical Center to realize the power of academic medicine. Here at the health system, we deliver advanced patient care. The researchers at the medical center conduct industry-leading clinical trials and explore leading-edge innovation.

Our Research

Our doctors

Gastroenterology

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Doctors & Providers

1. Medical Pavilion
2000 Olathe Blvd.

Level 4D-F

Kansas City,, KS 66160

Mon 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tues 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wed 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thur 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sat Closed -

Sun Closed -

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Office Contact:

913-588-6019
2. KU MedWest
7405 Renner Road, Pod C

Shawnee, KS 66217

Mon 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tues 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wed 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thur 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sat Closed -

Sun Closed -

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Office Contact:

913-588-8490
3. The University of Kansas Hospital
10710 Nall Ave.

Overland Park, KS 66211

Mon 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tues 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wed 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thur 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sat Closed -

Sun Closed -

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Office Contact:

913-574-4813
4. The University of Kansas Hospital
4000 Cambridge St.

Kansas City, KS 66160

Mon 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tues 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wed 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thur 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sat Closed -

Sun Closed -

HOLs Closed -

Office Contact:

913-588-6019
5. Quivira Specialty Care
12000 W. 110th St.

Overland Park, KS 66210

Mon 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tues 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wed 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thur 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sat Closed -

Sun Closed -

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Office Contact:

913-574-1400