Gastroenterology

A healthy digestive system is essential for the body to function properly. The Diagnostic Clinic of Longview GI team is led by gastroenterologist Pavan Saridena, M.D. and Chris Burns, PA-C. They specialize in treating and managing a number of GI issues including but not limited to:

• Anorectal conditions
• Biliary Tract disorders, including gallbladder studies
• Colon disorders
• Constipation
• Diarrheal conditions
• Diseases of the small intestine, including Celiac Sprue
• GERD-reflux
• Hemorrhoidal problems
• Hepatitis
• IBS Disease (functional disorders, including IBS
  Inflammatory Bowel (including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis)
• Liver Disease
• Nutrition
• Pancreatic Disorders
• Screening Studies

Services provided include but are not limited to:

• Upper and lower endoscopy
• Evaluation and treatment of hepatitis
• Biliary Tract Evaluation
• Gall Bladder Evaluation
• Hemorrhoid treatment (done in the office)
• Small bowel capsule studies
• Solesta Injections to treat fecal incontinence (done in the office)

Each patient is treated individually based on age, overall health and medical history. Treatment may include diet and lifestyle changes, medications and/or surgical intervention