Digestive Health Center at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center

Digestive Health Center at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
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Expert Care for Digestive Disorders

The Digestive Health Center at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center is the only academic digestive health center in the CSRA thanks to our exclusive partnership with Medical College of Georgia. Our team leads the way in gastrointestinal disease testing and treatment, taking on cases that other gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal surgeons consider too challenging.

We are experts in dealing with conditions of the digestive tract, which is made up of the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and small intestine, as well as the colon and rectum (or large intestine). If you’re experiencing the symptoms of a digestive disorder, trust the world-class team at Wellstar MCG Health to provide answers and relief.

Innovative approach

Our digestive health team includes board-certified, fellowship-trained specialists from all fields of gastroenterology who champion a collaborative and innovative approach. Patients come to us for our:

Expertise: We have earned national recognition in treating motility and neurogastroenterology conditions. Additionally, individuals across the region and beyond trust us to successfully remove challenging polyps and manage complicated acid reflux.
Innovation: Our physicians have played a key role in developing treatments for constipation and diarrhea. They’ve also contributed to developing multiple breath tests for food intolerances.
Leading motility care: Our center not only offers the largest motility clinic in the U.S., but it is also one of only 10 in the nation designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society—the highest level of recognition for motility care.
Advanced diagnostic testing: Our motility and neurogastroenterology tests look for problems with the muscles and nerves that break down and move food through your digestive tract.
Latest technology: We use the HALO radiofrequency ablation system to treat Barrett’s esophagus by delicately removing precancerous cells in the esophagus. We also offer Stretta therapy, a minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure to treat acid reflux.
Clinical trials: We are constantly working to identify new ways to treat digestive disorders and expand our non-invasive testing options to make diagnosis easier.

Disorders we treat

We offer a full range of diagnostic tests and treatments for:

Biliary/pancreatic conditions affecting the bile duct, gallbladder and pancreas, such as gallstones stuck in the bile duct, bile duct narrowing or cancer, as well as pancreatitis and masses in the pancreas
Colon and rectal conditions, such as polyps and cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Liver disease, including cancer, hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Motility and neurogastroenterology conditions affecting the muscles and nerves that control digestion, including dysphagia, gastroparesis, irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, constipation and fecal incontinence.

Contact Us

Adrenal Center:
(706) 721-8700
Center for Obesity & Metabolism:
(706) 721-4686
Endocrine & Metabolic Care:
(706) 721-2273

Our Services

Adrenal Care

At our Adrenal Center—the only care center of its kind in the Southeast—our specialists provide comprehensive care for patients with adrenal diseases and disorders using the latest diagnostic tests and procedures. Adrenal glands, which are small triangular glands located on top of both kidneys, produce hormones that control many important body functions, including metabolism and blood pressure. Sometimes these organs do not function properly due to genetics, injury, age or medications. At Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, patients have the opportunity to discuss their condition with our endocrinologists and surgeons to decide on the best treatment options available for their adrenal disorder.

The diseases we treat include:

Adrenal incidentaloma
Cushing's syndrome
Pheochromocytoma
Adrenal cancer
Hyperaldosteronism
Hereditary adrenal disorders
Sex hormone-producing tumors

Bariatric Surgery & Weight Management

The Wellstar Center for Obesity and Metabolism offers surgical and medical weight loss options to improve your health and wellness. Our compassionate team of board-certified bariatric surgeons, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians and other specialists work together to address every aspect of obesity and its associated illnesses with coordinated and comprehensive care tailored to you.

Weight loss surgery is a life-changing procedure that can reduce the risks and occurrence of many serious illnesses that result from obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease and more. Most of our surgeries are performed with robotic assistance, leading to fewer complications, faster healing and less pain.

Our bariatric surgery program is accredited by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery as a Comprehensive Center with Adolescent Qualifications. This means we can perform bariatric surgery on patients ages 13 and above. We are the only center in Augusta and the surrounding region with that privilege. We are also a Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery.

Wellstar MCG Health also offers non-surgical weight management services for adults 18 and older or those looking to lose weight but who are not candidates for bariatric surgery. Our board-certified obesity medicine providers address excess weight as a chronic disease. Treatment includes individualized care that develops healthier habits and reduces chronic health problems that result from being overweight.

Endocrine & Metabolic Care

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Wellstar MCG Health diagnoses and treats patients with disorders of the endocrine system, which controls hormone levels in our bodies.

Our endocrinologists are experts in their subspecialties, collaborating with surgeons, radiologists, nurses and support staff to address your specific endocrine disorder.
We provide:

Adrenal care: Patients with adrenal gland disorders can be seen at our Adrenal Center for complete care of adrenal disease.
Diabetes care: Our Diabetes Care Center is staffed by physicians, diabetes educators and nutritionists who offer specialized clinics for diabetes management. The program is accredited by the American Diabetes Association.
Kidney Stone Clinic
Metabolic Bone Disease Center: We provide care for the full spectrum of metabolic bone disorders. The center has facilities to perform bone densitometry analysis (DEXA), a non-invasive test that measures bone density and strength.
Pituitary Clinic: When patients have problems with their pituitary glands, we refer them to our Neuroscience Center of Excellence right here on our medical campus.
Thyroid and parathyroid care: We provide diagnosis and treatment to manage thyroid and parathyroid disease, including surgeries if needed.