Title Gastroenterology - Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital 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 We diagnose and treat medical 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. Our gastroenterology department provides services like: 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 Appointments Appointment intro text Use default text Appointment lead-in default Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. Is a referral required? Yes Are walkins accepted? Yes Is online scheduling available for this service? Yes Service location Address Address Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Use the facility's hours Hours Monday: 24/7 Tuesday: 24/7 Wednesday: 24/7 Thursday: 24/7 Friday: 24/7 Saturday: 24/7 Sunday: 24/7 Contact info Use the general facility phone number No, do not display the general facility phone number Other phone numbers Phone Type Phone Phone number 573-814-6469 Label GI Service 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 We diagnose and treat medical 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. Our gastroenterology department provides services like: 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