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There are 118 Gastroenterologists in Salt Lake City, UT and 50% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders and Liver Disease. Popular hospitals in the area include University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, Intermountain Medical Center and Primary Children's Hospital.
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  • Telehealth (38)

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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (25)
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  • 1 Star And Higher (88)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Esophageal Disorders (56)
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders (37)
  • Liver Disease (24)
  • Pancreatic Disease (21)
  • Anal & Rectal Disorders (20)
  • Gallbladder & Bile Duct Diseases (7)
  • Anal & Rectal Surgery (1)

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118 Results for Gastroenterology near Salt Lake City, UT
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★ Featured
Photo: Dr. Peder Pedersen, MD

Dr. Peder Pedersen, MD

Gastroenterology
4.8 (75)
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.4 mi
Tel: (801) 656-1980
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Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (801) 656-1980
On staff at St. Mark's Hospital
★ Featured
Photo: Dr. David Trowbridge, MD

Dr. David Trowbridge, MD

Gastroenterology
4.9 (128)
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.4 mi
Tel: (801) 656-1980
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (801) 656-1980
On staff at St. Mark's Hospital
★ Featured
Photo: Dr. Christopher Maxwell, MD

Dr. Christopher Maxwell, MD

Gastroenterology
4.8 (83)
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.4 mi
Tel: (801) 656-1980
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (801) 656-1980
On staff at St. Mark's Hospital
Photo: Dr. David Trowbridge, MD

Dr. David Trowbridge, MD

Gastroenterology
4.9 (128)
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.4 mi
Tel: (435) 220-4382
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(435) 220-4382
On staff at Lone Peak Hospital
Photo: Dr. Jason Wills, MD

Dr. Jason Wills, MD

Gastroenterology
4.6 (71)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
5.4 mi
Tel: (435) 210-5685
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(435) 210-5685
On staff at St. Mark's Hospital
Photo: Dr. Peder Pedersen, MD

Dr. Peder Pedersen, MD

Gastroenterology
4.8 (75)
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.4 mi
Tel: (801) 781-5718
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(801) 781-5718
On staff at Lone Peak Hospital
Photo: Dr. Christopher Canale, MD

Dr. Christopher Canale, MD

Gastroenterology
4.9 (105)
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Offers telehealth
8.8 mi
Tel: (385) 476-5661
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(385) 476-5661
On staff at Lakeview Hospital
Photo: Dr. Chaya Krishnamurthy, MD

Dr. Chaya Krishnamurthy, MD

Gastroenterology
4.6 (86)
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience
Offers telehealth
9.8 mi
Tel: (385) 476-5795
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(385) 476-5795
On staff at Lone Peak Hospital
Photo: Dr. Brett Doxey, MD

Dr. Brett Doxey, MD

Gastroenterology
4.7 (115)
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.4 mi
Tel: (801) 618-4706
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(801) 618-4706
On staff at Lakeview Hospital
Photo: Dr. Christopher Maxwell, MD

Dr. Christopher Maxwell, MD

Gastroenterology
4.8 (83)
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.4 mi
Tel: (801) 900-4775
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(801) 900-4775
On staff at Lone Peak Hospital
Photo: Dr. Mark Boschert, MD

Dr. Mark Boschert, MD

Gastroenterology
4.6 (69)
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Offers telehealth
5.5 mi
Tel: (435) 254-6969
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(435) 254-6969
On staff at Lakeview Hospital
Photo: Dr. Edward Frech, MD

Dr. Edward Frech, MD

Gastroenterology
4.8 (110)
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Offers telehealth
7.0 mi
Tel: (801) 845-4259
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(801) 845-4259
On staff at Lakeview Hospital
Photo: Dr. David Moore, MD

Dr. David Moore, MD

Gastroenterology
4.8 (100)
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Offers telehealth
8.8 mi
Tel: (385) 476-5267
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(385) 476-5267
On staff at Lakeview Hospital
Photo: Dr. Rebecca Voaklander, MD

Dr. Rebecca Voaklander, MD

Gastroenterology
5.0 (2)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
5.4 mi
Tel: (801) 690-7766
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(801) 690-7766
On staff at St. Mark's Hospital

Healthcare at a Glance in Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City has a beautiful landscape that offers residents many healthy outdoor activities. Local healthcare systems include University of Utah Health and Intermountain Healthcare. Both systems have centers dedicated to heart health. Veterans in the area can get healthcare at VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. For the uninsured or underinsured, the Maliheh Free Clinic offers free same-day urgent medical care.

Salt Lake City’s Top-Rated Facilities

For some of the best pediatric care in the region, Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital - University of Utah tops the list. Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital ranked nationally in 8 pediatric specialties, including:

  • #17 in Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • #31 in Pediatric Orthopedics
  • #40 in Pediatric Pediatric Nephrology

U.S. News rates University of Utah Hospital #1 in Salt Lake City and Utah. University of Utah Hospital ranks #33 nationally in adult cancer treatment. University of Utah Hospital is high-performing in 17 procedures and conditions, including:

  • Colon and lung cancer surgery
  • Hip replacement, knee replacement, and hip fracture
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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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