One of Lake Pointe Medical Center's primary focuses is on gastroenterology, which is the diagnosis and treatment of the gastrointestinal tract. Working closely with the physicians of Digestive Health Associates of Texas, we provide quality personnel and equipment to assist the physicians in the diagnosis of diseases and disorders of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small bowel, colon, gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas.

A wide range of services and therapies are offered in the Endoscopy suites. These include:

• Colonoscopy
• EGD-esophagastroduodenoscopy
• ERCP-endoscopic retrograde cholaniopancreatograph
• Bronchoscopy
• Thoracentesis
• Bone marrow biopsies
• Polypectomy-removal of polyps in colon or stomach
• Eshophageal dialation
• Lithrotripsy-ballon retrieval of common bile duct stones
• Biliary stenting
• Banding or sclerotherapy of esophageal varices
• Peg-percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy
• Foreign body removal
• Thermocoagulation-hypertonic injection of bleeding ulcer

Our team approach for all endoscopic procedures ensures a safe and friendly environment.

We at Lake Pointe Medical Center are dedicated to providing quality care in every aspect of your stay.

For more information on selecting a physician affiliated with Lake Pointe Medical Center or to schedule an appointment, call 1-888-TENET4U or click here to find a physician.