Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologists focus on the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system, including a range of organs starting at the mouth and ending at the rectum.
Gastrointestinal (GI) care in Charleston, South Carolina
We provide advanced GI services to relieve your discomfort and increase your quality of life.
At Trident Medical Center, our gastroenterology team offers treatment for a range of digestive system conditions and diseases. Our services include noninvasive and surgical options.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
GI conditions we treat
GI disorders can range from uncomfortable and inconvenient to severe and painful. Our specialists treat a variety of these issues, including:
- Acid reflux
- Appendicitis
- Celiac disease
- Constipation
- Colon conditions
- Crohn's disease
- Diarrhea
- Gallstones
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hernias
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Intestinal obstruction
- Pancreatitis
- Pediatric GI issues
- Polyps
- Ulcerative colitis
- Ulcers
Digestive health services we provide
Our GI specialists offer diagnostic and treatment options that are customized to meet your current and future needs. Depending on your GI condition, your treatment plan may include lifestyle changes, medication or surgery.
Diagnostic options
Obtaining a correct diagnosis early is essential to providing you with the comprehensive care you need. Some diagnostic services we offer include:
- Laparoscopy — sometimes called an exploratory laparoscopy, this minimally invasive procedure is used to examine and diagnose intra-abdominal diseases.
- Lower GI endoscopy — this procedure is used to examine the lower GI tract.
- Upper GI endoscopy — a procedure used to visibly examine and diagnose issues in the upper GI tract.
After receiving your diagnostic results, our GI specialists will create a care plan that works best for your health needs and goals. If surgery is necessary, our medical team prefers to use minimally invasive, robot-assisted procedures whenever possible. These surgeries typically result in faster recovery times and minimal scarring.
GI cancer screening
To screen for GI cancer, our specialists may use a variety of tests, including biopsies, colonoscopies and barium enemas. We’ll also be able to determine the type and stage of the cancer, should any be found during the screening process.
Acid reflux treatment
If you or a loved one are living with heartburn, acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), our gastroenterologists can help. Although we prefer to treat these digestive issues through lifestyle changes or medication, we do offer surgical treatment options as well, such as:
- Bariatric surgery
- Fundoplication surgery
- Insertion of magnetic devices for reflux
- Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF)