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There are 454 Gastroenterologists in Needham, MA and 38% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders and Anal & Rectal Disorders. Popular hospitals in the area include Brigham And Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Children's Hospital.
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  • Aetna (286)
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Gender
  • Female (176)
  • Male (278)

Distance

Distance
  • 1 mile (7)
  • 5 miles (55)
  • 10 miles (454)
  • 25 miles (751)
  • 50 miles (1019)
  • 100 miles (1332)
  • National (23300)

Age

Age
  • Under 40 (102)
  • 41-50 (125)
  • 51-60 (75)
  • 61-70 (73)
  • Over 70 (60)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (35)
  • Tomorrow (38)
  • Schedules online (2)
  • Accepts new patients (273)
  • Telehealth (286)

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  • Afrikaans (3)
  • Arabic (2)
  • Bengali (2)
  • Bulgarian (1)
  • Cantonese (1)
  • Chinese (6)
  • Chinese, Cantonese (3)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (3)
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  • French (10)
  • French Creole (1)
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  • Hebrew (1)
  • Hindi (6)
  • Hungarian (2)
  • Italian (2)
  • Persian (1)
  • Polish (1)
  • Portuguese (3)
  • Punjabi (1)
  • Romanian (1)
  • Russian (1)
  • Serbo-croatian (1)
  • Spanish (20)
  • Tagalog (1)
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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (103)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (174)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (257)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (275)
  • 1 Star And Higher (288)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Esophageal Disorders (135)
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders (98)
  • Anal & Rectal Disorders (87)
  • Pancreatic Disease (75)
  • Liver Disease (67)
  • Gallbladder & Bile Duct Diseases (14)
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms (11)
  • Anal & Rectal Surgery (7)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital (73)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (69)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (66)
  • Massachusetts General Hospital (45)
  • Newton - Wellesley Hospital (34)
  • Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital (29)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham (25)
  • Tufts Medical Center (20)
  • Winchester Hospital (18)
  • Boston Medical Center (18)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth (17)
  • Framingham Union Hospital (14)
  • Milford Regional Medical Center (12)
  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (12)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital (11)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton (10)
  • Beverly Hospital (10)
  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (9)
  • Emerson Hospital (9)
  • Lowell General Hospital (9)
  • MelroseWakefield Hospital (9)
  • CHA Cambridge Hospital (9)
  • South Shore Hospital (9)
  • Carney Hospital (7)
  • Lawrence General Hospital (7)
  • Salem Hospital (7)
  • Marlborough Hospital (6)
  • Cape Cod Hospital (5)
  • Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital (5)
  • Norwood Hospital (5)
  • The Miriam Hospital (4)
  • Sturdy Memorial Hospital (4)
  • UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus (4)
  • Holy Family Hospital – Methuen (4)
  • Saint Anne's Hospital (3)
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center (3)
  • Berkshire Medical Center (3)
  • University Of Vermont Medical Center (3)
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (3)
  • Duke University Hospital (3)
  • Saint Vincent Hospital (3)
  • Charlton Memorial Hospital (3)
  • Anna Jaques Hospital (3)
  • Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (3)
  • UMass Memorial HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus (2)
  • Parkland Medical Center (2)
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (2)
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  • Mercy Hospital South (1)
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  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital (1)
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  • Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center (1)
  • Alice Hyde Medical Center (1)
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Gastroenterologist Frequently Asked Questions

Medically reviewed by Saurabh Sethi, M.D., MPH – Written by Tim Jewell
What is a gastroenterologist?

Gastroenterologists (GIs) are physicians that specialize in treating your gastrointestinal (GI) health needs.

Your GI tract includes your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.

A GI physician is licensed to diagnose and treat common syndromes such as:

GI specialists also perform diagnostic procedures such as:

What procedures do gastroenterologists perform?

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GI specialists can perform the following procedures:

  • endoscopic ultrasound to look inside your GI tract
  • colonoscopy to look at your large intestine (colon)
  • endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • sigmoidoscopy to look at a specific part of your colon called the sigmoid colon
  • liver biopsy to take a tissue sample of your liver for diagnosis or testing
  • double balloon enteroscopy to inflate inside your GI tract to get a better look
  • pancreas scan to check for pancreas abnormalities or conditions
  • liver scan to check for liver abnormalities

This isn't an exhaustive list. Get in touch with your local GI specialist to learn more about their full range of services.

What conditions do gastroenterologists treat?

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GI specialists may treat the following conditions:

This list of conditions isn't exhaustive, either. Talk to a GI specialist for more information on getting a GI condition diagnosed and treated.

What should I ask a gastroenterologist?

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Here are some examples of both general and specific questions to ask a GI specialist during your appointment:

  • How old should I be when I start getting colonoscopies?
  • What should I do if I feel a lump or hardness in my gut?
  • Why haven't I pooped for so long? It's been X days.
  • I've had a stomachache/stomach pain for X days or months. What should I do?
  • Why am I having trouble swallowing?
  • I have blood in my poop. What should I do?
  • Why am I having acid in my throat whenever I eat?
  • Why do I feel like I suddenly have to poop when I eat certain things?
  • Do you know why I'm having these symptoms?
  • Do you think I have IBS? Could it be another condition?
  • Now that you've examined me, what's the next step? Should I take any diagnostic tests or get blood work done?
  • What kind of results can I expect from a GI-related test?
  • What treatments are available for my symptoms or my condition?
  • How will I know if treatments are working? When should I stop one treatment and start another?
  • Are there any side effects of treatments that I should be aware of when I start treatment or medications? How can I minimize my risk of side effects or complications?
  • Is there anything I'm doing or eating that might be causing symptoms? Are there any changes I could make that would help?
  • What can I do to manage my condition?
  • Can my condition be cured? Or will I need to manage it?
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