Kansas City residents have access to several healthcare facilities, including the University of Kansas Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, and North Kansas Hospital. For children’s care, there’s the Children's Mercy Kansas City Hospital.
U.S. News ranks the University of Kansas Hospital as #1 in Kansas and in Kansas City. University of Kansas Hospital nationally ranks in seven adult specialties, including:
U.S. News ranks Children's Mercy Kansas City Hospital as #2 in Missouri as well as #3 in the Midwestern region. Nationally, Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hospital ranks in nine children’s specialties, including:
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?
GI specialists can perform the following procedures:
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?
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?
Here are some examples of both general and specific questions to ask a GI specialist during your appointment: