Introduction

Gastroenterology is the study of diseases of the digestive system.  At Fairview Red Wing Medical Center, our gastroenterologist diagnoses and helps with diseases and disorders of the intestines, esophagus, stomach, liver, biliary tract and pancreas.  He prescribes treatments that will help patients feel better and relieve gastroenterological issues.
 
Conditions we treat
• Autoimmune hepatitis
• Constipation
• Celiac disease
• Cirrhosis
• Common bile duct stones
• Crohn's disease
• Diarrhea
• Diverticular disease
• Dyspepsia
• Esophageal strictures
• Esophagitis
• Fatty liver disease
• Gastroesophageal reflux
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Pancreatitis
• Swallowing problems
• Ulcerative colitis
• Ulcers
• Viral hepatitis
 
Treatments we offer

• Capsule endoscopy (imaging of small bowel)
• Colonoscopy including removal of polyps and control of bleeding
• ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) including biliary sphincterotomy, bile duct stents and removal of bile duct stones
• Esophageal pH monitoring
• Liver biopsy
• Paracentesis (removal of abdominal fluid)
• Percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement and replacement (feeding tubes)
• Upper endoscopy (EGD) including dilatation, banding and bleeding control

Contact us
Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
701 Fairview Blvd.
PO Box 95
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-267-5600