Toledo residents have access to many general and specialty care options. There is the ProMedica Toledo Hospital for local care, and as part of the Mercy Health Network, the Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center and Mercy Health-St. Anne Hospital, respectively. Children’s care is found through the Toledo Children’s Hospital and the Mercy Health-Children’s Hospital. Veterans can find local care with the Toledo VA Clinic.
U.S. News ranks the ProMedica Toledo Hospital as #1 in Toledo and #9 in the Ohio Lowlands and Plains regional area. They’re high performers in 13 different procedures/conditions, including:
U.S. News ranks the Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center as high performers in five different procedures/conditions, 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:
