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There are 92 Gastroenterologists in Omaha, NE and 40% 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 CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, Chi Health Lakeside and Methodist Jennie Edmundson.
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (81)
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Gender
  • Female (34)
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  • 1 mile (35)
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  • Under 40 (19)
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  • Today (21)
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  • Accepts new patients (50)
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  • Hindi (1)
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  • Spanish (1)
  • Urdu (1)

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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (27)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (37)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (58)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (65)
  • 1 Star And Higher (66)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Esophageal Disorders (43)
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders (39)
  • Anal & Rectal Disorders (26)
  • Pancreatic Disease (18)
  • Liver Disease (17)
  • Gallbladder & Bile Duct Diseases (2)
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms (1)
  • Anal & Rectal Surgery (1)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy (34)
  • Chi Health Lakeside (33)
  • Methodist Jennie Edmundson (25)
  • Methodist Hospital (24)
  • Chi Health Immanuel (23)
  • Bellevue Medical Center (23)
  • The Nebraska Medical Center (19)
  • Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs (18)
  • Methodist Fremont Health (11)
  • Bryan East Campus (8)
  • Children's Hospital and Medical Center (8)
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  • Columbus Community Hospital (5)
  • Chi Health Schuyler (4)
  • Chi Health Good Samaritan (4)
  • Chi Health Midlands (4)
  • CHI Health St. Francis (3)
  • CHI Health St. Elizabeth (3)
  • York General Hospital (3)
  • Clarinda Regional Health Center (2)
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  • Saunders Medical Center (2)
  • Chi Health Missouri Valley (2)
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  • Mary Lanning Healthcare (2)
  • Methodist Women's Hospital (2)
  • Myrtue Medical Center (2)
  • Clarke County Hospital (2)
  • Pender Community Hospital (2)
  • Faith Regional Health Services (2)
  • Stormont Vail Hospital (2)
  • Boys Town National Research Hospital (2)
  • Mitchell County Regional Health Center (1)
  • Mclaren Lapeer Region (1)
  • Hawarden Regional Healthcare (1)
  • Monument Health Lead-deadwood Hospital (1)
  • Wakemed Cary Hospital (1)
  • Monument Health Rapid City Hospital (1)
  • Mcpherson Hospital (1)
  • Aurora Saint Lukes Medical Center (1)
  • UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's - Sioux City (1)
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  • Providence Medical Center (1)
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital (1)
  • Grand Island Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Valley County Health System (1)
  • Cherokee Regional Medical Center (1)
  • T.J. Samson Community Hospital (1)
  • Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center (1)
  • McLeod Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Box Butte General Hospital (1)
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  • Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire (1)
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  • Community Memorial Healthcare (1)
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  • University Of Kansas Health System Saint Francis (1)
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  • UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center (1)
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  • Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland (1)
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92 Results for Gastroenterology near Omaha, NE

Healthcare at a Glance in Omaha, NE

Residents of Omaha have several healthcare systems available to them, including Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health. Nebraska Medicine’s facilities include a cancer center and 16 primary care locations. Headquartered in Omaha, CHI Health has 14 hospitals, two behavioral health facilities, and more than 150 physician’s clinics throughout Nebraska and Iowa. Veterans can get care at Omaha VA Medical Center.

Omaha’s Top-Rated Facilities

U.S. News ranks Nebraska Medicine-Nebraska Medical Center as the #1 hospital in Omaha and Nebraska. Nebraska Medical Center is high performing in four adult specialties and twelve procedures and conditions, including:

  • colon cancer surgery
  • diabetes
  • kidney failure

For pediatric care, Children’s Hospital and Medical Center ranks nationally in two children’s specialties, including:

  • #45 in pediatric urology
  • #47 in pediatric pulmonology & lung surgery
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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?