Gastroenterology services in Tyler, TX
At UT Health Tyler, we provide digestive health treatments for patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disease. Our digestive disease specialists provide GI tract care for various conditions, ranging from GERD and IBS to pancreatitis and colon cancer. We also offer colonoscopies and colorectal screenings for patients with symptoms and known risk factors, such as a family history of colon cancer. When you need exceptional digestive disorder care delivered by compassionate experts, look no further than UT Health Tyler’s gastroenterology clinic.
GI conditions we treat
Gastroenterology is the study of your digestive system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, intestine, colon and rectum. In some cases, such as colonoscopy, it involves standard health screenings. Our GI disease specialists offer digestive health treatment for a variety of conditions, including:
- Achalasia, dysphasia and other swallowing disorders
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Crohn’s disease and colitis
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
- Esophageal cancer
- Gallbladder and biliary tract disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
- Hepatitis and liver diseases
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cancer
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Rectal bleeding
- Ulcerative colitis
The team at our gastroenterology clinic includes board-certified gastroenterologists, internists, surgeons, and a team of nurses nationally certified in gastroenterology. Our mission is to prevent digestive disorders as well as treat existing conditions with compassion and expertise. One of the ways we commonly prevent GI disorders in our patients is by providing regular health screenings.
With screenings, often physicians may find illnesses or conditions before symptoms become apparent. Early detection is often an important factor in treating or curing a problem. Talk to your doctor about screenings that are appropriate for your age and gender.
You should receive the results of any tests by phone, letter or MyChart within 14 business days. If you have not received your results in that time frame, please call our office at 903-531-8950.
Colon cancer screenings
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but at UT Health Tyler, we know that it doesn’t have to be. Colon and rectal cancers can be prevented if detected early, which is why it’s so important to schedule regular colon cancer screenings.
The American Cancer Society recommends patients begin screening for colon cancer at age 45, or earlier if you have either a family history of colorectal cancer or an inherited condition that makes you more predisposed to develop colorectal cancer. Other factors may contribute to colon cancer, including inflammatory bowel disease, smoking nicotine, drinking alcohol, lack of exercise, and eating a diet rich in fats.
Colonoscopies are the best way to detect colorectal cancer. During this exam, your doctor examines the entire large intestines to detect the presence of polyps (abnormal clump of cells) that could be or become cancerous. When discovered early, colon cancer is highly treatable, so colonoscopy screenings are vital to your continued health.
Colonoscopies are recommended for patients who meet any of the following criteria:
- Aged 45 years or older
- Blood in the stool
- Family history of colon cancer
- Lower abdominal cramping
- Rectal bleeding
- Sudden change of bowel habits
Please call us to schedule your colonoscopy.
You can view our colonoscopy diet guidelines here.
Colonoscopy prep
We offer three types of colonoscopy prep:
Sutab
Sutab is a tablet form of colonoscopy prep. Patient will take 12 tabs on the day before the procedure and follow with an additional amount of water, then patient will take remaining 12 tabs on the day of the procedure and follow with another additional amount of water. See instructions for complete details.
Cost varies depending on pharmacy and depending on individual insurance plans. Cash price is approximately $172, but may be reduced by opening the hyperlink below and downloading the coupon.
Golytely
This prep is a powder to be mixed with water to make one gallon of solution. Patient will drink half of the solution the night before the procedure and follow with an additional amount of water, then patient will drink the remaining half of the solution on the day of the procedure and follow with another additional amount of water. See instructions for complete details.
Cost varies depending on pharmacy and depending on individual insurance plans. Cash price is approximately $31, and may be reduced by opening the hyperlink below and downloading the coupon.
Read about Golytely’s 24 hour split dose guidelines.
Suprep
This prep kit contains two, 6-ounce bottles of solution to be mixed with additional water to equal 16 ounces per bottle. Patient will drink one half the prepared solution the night before the procedure and follow with an additional amount of water, then patient will drink the last prepared solution on the day of the procedure and follow with another additional amount of water. See instructions for complete details.
Cost varies depending on pharmacy and depending on individual insurance plans. Cash price is approximately $124, but may be reduced by opening the hyperlink below and downloading the coupon.
