A GI doctor or a gastroenterologist specializes in treating issues related to the digestive system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, liver, intestines, and bowels. Usually, digestive health issues produce mild, moderate, or severe symptoms. Sometimes, the symptoms may get better on their own, but at other times, the symptoms require medical
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Colonoscopy: The Procedure and How to Prep
Colon cancer is a silent and deadly disease. It usually starts when harmless groups of cells known as polyps form inside the colon and turn cancerous. Many patients do not experience any symptoms in the early stages of the disease, highlighting the importance of early and regular screenings via colonoscopies. Colonoscopy is considered the gold
Read MoreYour First Appointment with a Gastroenterologist: What to Expect
Gastroenterologists are internists or doctors trained in internal medicine who specialize in problems concerning your digestive tract. Some of the most common conditions they deal with are diarrhea, constipation, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), and ulcers. You may consider consulting with a gastroenterologist if you have symptoms concerning any digestive system structure between the esophagus and rectum.
Read MoreCommon Signs and Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Disorders
The digestive system is one of the body’s most delicate parts, but it’s easy to neglect it and take it for granted. You might have symptoms that you think are normal for your body, but some of those symptoms might be common signs of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Let’s talk about some of the common signs
Read MoreTips to Help You Choose the Best GI Clinic
Like a well-oiled machine, a healthy digestive system is ready to work all day and all night to process the food you eat into energy and nutrients. But when one organ in the system is having a problem, it can disrupt how the entire system functions. A gastroenterologist is medically trained to evaluate, diagnose, and
Read MoreinSite Digestive Health Care Welcomes Three Physicians in Three Counties
Largest Gastroenterology Group in California Continues Growing GLENDALE, CA (NOVEMBER 2020) – Dr. Dana Pan, Dr. Justin Marasigan and Dr. Sherif Michael are the latest physicians to join the ever-growing gastroenterology medical group, inSite Digestive Health Care. The new physicians are accepting patients for in-person and telemedicine appointments in their respective counties of Los Angeles,
Read MoreinSite Digestive Health Care Introduces Office in Santa Barbara
Two Offices in Santa Barbara County Now Open SANTA BARBARA, CA (JANUARY 2020) – Santa Barbara Gastroenterology Consultants is the newest inSite Digestive Health Care affiliated practice. The Santa Barbara office is conveniently located at 2403 Castillo St., Suite 201 and the Santa Ynez office is located at 2050 Vibord Rd. The group is accepting
Read MoreDoes Stress Cause Peptic Ulcers?
Peptic ulcers are found in a person’s stomach or duodenum (first part of the small intestine), and they can really be a pain. As the most common type of ulcer, peptic ulcers have a reputation for being caused by too much stress – but is this really true? Stress can account for a number of
Read MoreEating Healthy for the Holidays
Happy Holidays! When you think of the holidays, what comes to mind? The holidays to me mean quality time with family and friends, laughing until my abs hurt, festive cocktails, homemade cookies and pies and tons of savory and sweet foods. It is ok to enjoy the holidays and your favorite foods, but if you
Read MoreinSite Digestive Health Care Welcomes Jatinder Pruthi, MD
Physician Joins inSite Digestive Health Care in Lancaster LANCASTER, CA (December 2018) – inSite Digestive Health Care is proud to announce its newest location at 44215 15th St. W. Suite 209 in Lancaster, California with physician Dr. Jatinder Pruthi. Dr. Pruthi is accepting appointments for January 2019. Dr. Jatinder Pruthi has been practicing as a
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