Section of Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology involves the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders affecting the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, liver, gall bladder and pancreas.

At National Jewish Health, we treat many chronic diseases that have secondary symptoms affecting the digestive system. For example, GE reflux can occur in up to 80 percent of asthma patients. There are also many gastrointestinal issues associated with food allergies and autoimmune diseases.

The Gastroenterology Program partners with other specialty areas at National Jewish Health to determine interrelated causes of uncontrollable asthma and maximize GI therapy for improved health. The program is also concerned with the importance of colon cancer screening to ensure that this preventable disease is detected early.

Conditions We Treat

• Allergy and Lung Disease Related GI Conditions
• Barrett's Esophagus
• Colon Polyps
• Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Our Services

• Upper endoscopy
• Biopsy
• Imaging - CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear medicine studies
• 24-hour esophageal pH testing
• Colonoscopy
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Dilatations
• Colon cancer screening

Our Gastroenterologists

• Philip Hanna, MD, Section Head
• Luette S Morton, MD