Title Gastroenterology - West Roxbury VA Medical Center VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Digestive care, GI Common conditions reflux, GERD, Barrett's esophagus, endoscopy, colonoscopy Description Our gastrointestinal (GI) specialists offer screening and treatment for conditions affecting your GI tract, gallbladder, liver and pancreas—like reflux, Crohn’s disease, hepatitis and pancreatitis. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID gastroenterology This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service As a referral center for VA New England, we care for approximately 500 to 600 patients in our outpatient clinic each month, and perform in more than 2,500 endoscopic procedures annually. We treat a broad range of health concerns, including conditions in your esophagus, stomach, intestines colon, and other parts of your digestive system. We can also test and treat other organs, like your liver, pancreas and gallbladder. Care and services we provide include: Colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), which use an endoscope (a long, flexible tube with a small camera on the end) that lets us examine your digestive system Endoscopic ultrasound, which uses high-frequency sound waves to create images that help us diagnose and evaluate digestive and lung diseases Manometry study, which tests how well your esophagus is working Small bowel capsule endoscopy, which uses a tiny wireless camera that takes pictures as it moves through your digestive system 24-hour pH study, which measures how much stomach acid is flowing into your esophagus and helps us assess conditions like severe heartburn and acid reflux Evaluation of positive fecal occult blood testing Treatments for chronic liver disease and Hepatitis C Management of gastrointestinal problems To access care, ask your Primary Care team for a referral. Appointments Appointment intro text Customize text Appointment lead-in text Ask your primary care team for a referral. Is a referral required? Yes Are walkins accepted? No Is online scheduling available for this service? No Service location Address Address Name of office or location Endoscopy Unit - West Roxbury Building name/number Building 1 Wing, Floor, or Room Number 1st Floor, Room 1B-150 Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Provide specific hours for this service Hours Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Contact info Use the general facility phone number Yes, display the general facility phone number
VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Digestive care, GI Common conditions reflux, GERD, Barrett's esophagus, endoscopy, colonoscopy Description Our gastrointestinal (GI) specialists offer screening and treatment for conditions affecting your GI tract, gallbladder, liver and pancreas—like reflux, Crohn’s disease, hepatitis and pancreatitis. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID gastroenterology This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service As a referral center for VA New England, we care for approximately 500 to 600 patients in our outpatient clinic each month, and perform in more than 2,500 endoscopic procedures annually. We treat a broad range of health concerns, including conditions in your esophagus, stomach, intestines colon, and other parts of your digestive system. We can also test and treat other organs, like your liver, pancreas and gallbladder. Care and services we provide include: Colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), which use an endoscope (a long, flexible tube with a small camera on the end) that lets us examine your digestive system Endoscopic ultrasound, which uses high-frequency sound waves to create images that help us diagnose and evaluate digestive and lung diseases Manometry study, which tests how well your esophagus is working Small bowel capsule endoscopy, which uses a tiny wireless camera that takes pictures as it moves through your digestive system 24-hour pH study, which measures how much stomach acid is flowing into your esophagus and helps us assess conditions like severe heartburn and acid reflux Evaluation of positive fecal occult blood testing Treatments for chronic liver disease and Hepatitis C Management of gastrointestinal problems To access care, ask your Primary Care team for a referral.