Gastroenterology (gas-troh-en-ter-OL-uh-jee) is the medical specialty that treats problems of the digestive system.
A gastroenterologist (gas-troh-en-ter-OL-uh-jist) is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases and conditions that affect the mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and intestines.
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat many different problems, including:
They do medical tests and procedures such as:
Gastroenterologist training includes:
Gastroenterologists often work with general pediatricians, dietitians, liver specialists, transplant specialists, and allergists.
Reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date Reviewed: Sep 5, 2022
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