Procedures

Esophageal Manometry

Manometry is the recording of muscle pressures within an organ.

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a procedure where a physician examines the lining of the esophagus, stomach and upper duodenum by inserting a flexible endoscope down the throat.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

The flexible sigmoidoscopy allows a physician to look at the inside of the large intestine from the rectum through the last part of the colon, called the sigmoid or descending colon.

Hemorrhoidal Banding

Simple, painless, effective non-surgical removal of Hemorrhoids.

PH studies

Ambulatory pH monitoring is used to measure the reflux of acid into the esophagus during a typical 24-hour period.

Video Capsule Endoscopy

Approved in 2001, the Video Capsule Endoscopy, also known as the Pill Cam, is an important new technology that helps physicians diagnose and treat disorders such as intestinal bleeding, tumors and Crohn's disease. The capsule itself is about the size of a large pill and contains a strong light source, a camera and a small transmitter.

Colonoscopy

The colonoscopy is the most commonly performed procedure at GI Specialists of Georgia with 13,492 performed in 2009.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

In 2009, GI Specialists of Georgia performed 738 ERCPs, a 20% increase from 2007.

Endoscopic Ultrasound

Because specialty training is needed for this advanced technology, GI Specialists of Georgia is one of the few gastroenterology groups in metro Atlanta to perform this procedure. In 2009, we performed 317.