Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is the nearest healthcare facility for residents of Chesapeake. Bon Secours and Sentara are two of the more extensive healthcare systems in the region. Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters is just under seven miles from Chesapeake and the closest dedicated pediatric care facility. Veterans in Chesapeake can get care at the Hampton VA Medical Center or one of its four locations in Southeastern Virginia.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed medical center and one of only five level-1 trauma centers in Virginia. U.S. News ranks Sentara Norfolk General Hospital as the #1 hospital in the Virginia Beach-Newport area. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is high performing in five adult specialties:
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is the highest-rated facility that’s closest to Chesapeake. It is high performing in seven procedures and 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: