Gastroenterology

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Christine Brandon — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:17 GMT

Our Doctors

Christine Brandon — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:11:07 GMT

Our DoctorsGastroenterology Physicians John Baillie, MB, ChB, FRCP Richard S. Bloomfeld, MD MS Joel T. Bruggen, MD Jason D. Conway, MD, MPH Paul A. Dawson, PhD John A. (Jerry) Evans, MD John H. Gilliam, MD Kenneth L. Koch, MD

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Christine Brandon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:24:07 GMT

1 The Digestive Health Center General Information Upper Endoscopy Welcome to the Endoscopy Suite of the Digestive Health Center. The information here is designed to give you an overview of what you will experience as you prepare for and have your upper endoscopy procedure. This is an important procedure because it can

neuromuscular_request

Christine Brandon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:24:05 GMT

REQUEST FORMFOR PROCEDURES ONLYThe Digestive Health CenterGI NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDER CENTER Revised 08/26/08Please call Wake Forest Gastroenterology at 336-713-7777 if you have any questions about these proceduresESOPHAGEAL MANOMETRYGastroesophageal refluxBasic Study + Bernstein + Edrophonium provocation testsBasic Stud

liver_biopsy_request

Christine Brandon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:24:03 GMT

For Office use onlyLiver BiopsyREQUEST FORMThe Digestive Health CenterThis is a request form for Liver biopsy only. Revised: 1/23/2006Indication:Chronic Hepatitis CAbnormal Liver Function testsOther:To be completed by theGastroenterologistDay Hospital ReservationReason: Not neededReserve Day Hospital bedfor sameday of

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Christine Brandon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:24:01 GMT

The Digestive Health Center INSTRUCTIONS FOR UPPER ENDOSCOPY PREPARATION ONE WEEK PRIOR TO UPPER ENDOSCOPY If you are taking aspirin, Plavix, or Coumadin, or any other blood-thinning medications, you should discuss with your doctor whether or not you should stop these medications for 7 days prior to your upper endoscop

Colyte_prep

Christine Brandon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:23:59 GMT

The Digestive Health Center INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLONOSCOPY PREPARATION •COLYTE, GOLYTELY,NULYTELY• ONE WEEK PRIOR TO COLONOSCOPY 1. Stop all iron supplementation and vitamins that contain iron for 7 days prior to your colonoscopy. 2. If you are taking aspirin, Plavix, or Coumadin, or any other blood-thinning medications,

colonoscopy_revised

Christine Brandon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:23:57 GMT

1 The Digestive Health Center General Information Colonoscopy Welcome to the Endoscopy Suite of the Digestive Health Center. The information here is designed to give you an overview of what you will experience as you prepare for and have your colonoscopy procedure. This is an important procedure because it can detect c

Colonoscopy_Prep

Christine Brandon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:23:55 GMT

colon_egd_request

Christine Brandon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:23:53 GMT

REQUEST FORMFOR PROCEDURES ONLYThe Digestive Health CenterThis is a request form for elective colonoscopy, upper endoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy only.If your patient needs an urgent or advanced endoscopic procedure, or if you have any questions about these procedures,please call 1-800-277-7654 to speak to our Wake

capsule_endo_request

Christine Brandon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:23:51 GMT

REQUEST FORMFOR CAPSULE ENDOSCOPYThis is a request form for capsule endoscopy onlyIf your patient needs an urgent or advanced endoscopic procedure, or if you have any questions about theseprocedures. Please call 1-800-277-7654 to speak to our Wake Forest University gastroenterologist on call.Office Phone: FAX: E-mail:I

biliary_request

Christine Brandon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:23:49 GMT

For office use onlyBiliary-Pancreatic ProceduresREQUEST FORMThe Digestive Health CenterGI ENDOSCOPY SUITERevised 02/06/06This is a request form for ERCP or Endoscopic Ultrasound only.If your patient needs an urgent endoscopic procedure, or if you have any questions about these procedures,please call 1-800-277-7654 to s

Digestive Health Center Map

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:53:19 GMT

Hanes Bldg. North Tower Gray Bldg. Meads Hall Nutrition Bldg. Watlington Hall Progressive Care Bldg. MRI Bldg. Dominos Deli West Bldg. Pedestrian Entrance from Hawthorne Rd. Bookstore (Ground Floor) Information Vending Davis Chapel Clinical Vascular Lab Heart Station/EP Lab Babcock Auditorium Ground Floor Main Hallways

Barrett's Esophagus

Christine Brandon — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:35:08 GMT

Heartburn, a burning sensation in the center of the chest, is caused by excessive contact of refluxed stomach acid with the lining of the esophagus. Over 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month, while nearly 15 million Americans experience it on a daily basis. Frequent heartburn (more than one or two episodes a week) may be a sign of the more serious upper digestive disorder gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.

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Christine Brandon — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:43:35 GMT

Physician Information

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Gastroenterology Physician Information

Staff

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Gastroenterology Staff

Fellows

Christine Brandon — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:03:18 GMT

Gastroenterology fellows

Gastroenterology Faculty

Christine Brandon — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:58:58 GMT

Gastroenterology Faculty

Virtual Colonscopy

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:39 GMT

A new test, a virtual colonoscopy, uses CT scan technology to visualize the colon. The major benefit of the virtual colonoscopy is that it's a non-invasive procedure.

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:37 GMT

The Digestive Health Center's highly qualified and experienced gastrointestinal surgery staff uses the region's most advanced equipment and procedures to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal diseases

Endoscopy

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:34 GMT

In gastrointestinal endoscopy, an endoscope (a medical device consisting of a camera mounted on a flexible tube) is inserted through the mouth or anus. For other areas, small incisions are made. During a gastrointestinal endoscopy procedure, small instruments can be

Colonoscopy

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:32 GMT

Colonoscopy A colonoscopy is an examination of the colon using a soft, flexible fiber optic instrument through which biopsies and polyp removal can also be performed. How a Colonoscopy is Performed You lie on your left side with your knees

Patient Information

Christine Brandon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:27:14 GMT

Procedures

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:26 GMT

Ulcers, the basis of peptic ulcer disease, are erosions (wearing away or corrosion) in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. (The duodenum is the first part of the small intestines, which connects to the stomach.)

Pancreatic disease

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:24 GMT

Pancreatic disease, or Pancreatitis, is an inflammation or infection of the pancreas --

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:21 GMT

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or Crohn's disease, is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract but most commonly occurs in the ileum (the area where the small and large intestine meet).

Hepatitis C

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:19 GMT

Hepatitis C infection is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The Hepatitis C virus causes an inflammation of the liver.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:16 GMT

Gastrointestinal bleeding refers to any bleeding that originates in the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the large bowel.

Gallbladder

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:14 GMT

The gallbladder is an organ that normally functions to store bile excreted from the liver.

Digestive Disorders

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:11 GMT

The Digestive Health Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center opened in February, 2004. The new facility features streamlined scheduling procedures for diagnosing and treating digestive disorders,

Chronic Liver Disease

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:09 GMT

The term chronic liver disease can apply to many diseases and disorders that cause the liver to function improperly or cease functioning.

Diseases and Conditions

Christine Brandon — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:36:21 GMT

Gastroenterology Diseases and Conditions

Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular Disorders

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:53:18 GMT

The Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular Disorders program was established in 2003 in order to provide a specialized clinical program for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected or established disorders involving the nerves or muscles of the gastrointestinal tract.

Endoscopic Ultrasound

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:40:01 GMT

Endoscopic UltrasoundThe Endoscopic Ultrasound program at Wake Forest Baptist is one of the largest in the Southeast. The gastroenterology team at our Digestive Health Center has special facilities and training to conduct this specialized procedure through which digestive problems can

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:39:58 GMT

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also referred to as GERD, or even simply as "reflux," is a disorder that affects millions of individuals.

Specialties

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:57:33 GMT

Patients come to the Digestive Health Center from throughout the Southeast for treatment of digestive disorders that range from the simple to the very complex.

Related Gastroenterology Websites

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Related Gastroenterology Websites

Preparation for Gastroenterology Procedures

Christine Brandon — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:38:05 GMT

Preparation for Gastroenterology Procedures

The Digestive Health Center

Jan Eric Strohl — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:54:45 GMT

The Digestive Health Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center opened in September, 2003. The new facility features streamlined scheduling procedures, an expanded staff, and reduced waiting times for elective procedures -- as well as state-of-the-art equipment and increased patient privacy.

QR-Gastroenterology

Internal Administrator — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:02:28 GMT

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Gastroenterology

Christine Brandon — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:33:22 GMT

The Digestive Health Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center offers the region's most experienced experts in digestive diseases and the most advanced equipment and procedures to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal diseases.

Liver Biopsy Request form

Internal Administrator — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:27:37 GMT

Neuromuscular Request form

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Elective Endoscopy Request form

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Capsule Endoscopy Request form

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Consultation Request form

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Biliary Request form

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GI Fellows

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GI Faculty

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GI Faculty revised

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Thorne

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Koch

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Endoscopy Prep

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Colonoscopy Prep

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Endoscopy General Info

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Nurses Station

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Colonoscopy General Info

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Endoscopy information

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Endo prep

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Colonoscopy info

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Colyte Prep

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GI Fellows

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Dr. Long

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GI Faculty

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Digestive Health Center Map

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digestive health entrance

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Faculty and Staff

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Fac and Staff - resized

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