Residents of Lincoln have access to several large healthcare systems, including Bryan Health and CHI Health. VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System provides health services to veterans in the area. While there are no dedicated children’s hospitals and medical centers in Lincoln, there are several pediatric care clinics, including Children’s Specialty Pediatric Clinic and Lincoln Pediatric Group.
Lincoln’s highest-rated healthcare system is Bryan Health, which has three medical centers, including Bryan Medical Center — a 640-bed facility. Bryan Medical Center ranks as the #2 hospital in Eastern Nebraska and rates high-performing in 13 procedures and conditions, including:
CHI Health St Elizabeth is a 260-bed regional medical center that specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care, women’s health, oncology, and more.
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: