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To schedule an appointment with
one of our Gastroenterologists, please call 360-738-2200.
Directions
PeaceHealth Medical Group
Gastroenterologists:
Gary Belcaster, M.D.
Robert Dy, D.O.
Benjamin Siemanowski, M.D.
Dana Stiner, M.D.
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Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine devoted to care of patients
with diseases and disorders of the digestive system, including the
esophagus, stomach and intestines.
Gastroenterologists specialize in treating the following conditions:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS)
- Crohn's Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Liver Disease
- Chronic Constipation
The PeaceHealth Medical Group has a dedicated suite of physicians and
nurses located in the Cordata building offering comprehensive endoscopic
services, including the following screening and diagnostic procedures:
- Colonoscopy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- PillCamTM Capsule Endoscopy
When should you
consider a colonoscopy?
Colon screening is an important part of
preventive health care. Primary
risk factors for the development of colon cancer are age greater than 50
years, a family history of colon cancer, or a personal history of
adenomatous polyps. Even if
you don't have a family history of colon cancer or a personal history of
colon polyps, you should still be screened after age 50, and then at
regular intervals in the future. Additionally, if you have any symptoms
involving blood in the stool, diarrhea or constipation, you should undergo
a diagnostic colonoscopy.
For more information on Gastroenterology and
colonoscopies, please browse our Health
Information and Resources page. To learn more about our Colon and
Rectal Surgery services, please visit our Colon
and Rectal Surgery page.
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