Spokane residents can find many general and specialty healthcare facilities in their local area. There’s the Valley Hospital and Deaconess Hospitals for general care, both a part of the MultiCare healthcare network. Likewise, children can find care through the Sacred Heart Children's Hospital. Veterans can find care through many local VA clinics, such as the Spokane VA Clinic.
U.S. News ranks the 644 bed-wide Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital as #1 in the Spokane area and #3 in Washington. They rank as high performers in 13 different procedures/conditions, including:
U.S News ranks the 388-bed-wide, acute care Deaconess Hospital, a part of the MultiCare healthcare network, 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: