What is gastroenterology and why should you visit a gastroenterologist?

Gastroenterology is a sub-speciality branch of internal medicine that focuses on disorders involving the digestive tract (from the oesophagus to the colon and anus). Included in the scope of a gastroenterologist lies disorders affecting the liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Common conditions treated by gastroenterologists include gastroesophageal reflux disease, difficulty in swallowing, peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, surveillance for gastric and colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhoea, viral hepatitis – Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, liver cirrhosis, jaundice, pancreatitis, food allergy and food intolerance.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Dysphagia
 

Peptic Ulcer Disease
 

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Jaundice
 

Based at Panorama Mediclinic, Dr. Coovadia offers an integrative approach towards analysing and treating conditions affecting your digestive tract. His team prides itself on spending time with his patients and are dedicated in helping you to meet your goals and expectations, whilst at the same time, treating you with the highest level of clinical excellence.

Evidence-based clinical practice, sometimes involving a multi-disciplinary team, serves as the corner stone of Dr. Coovadia’s practice. He makes use of state-of-the-art medical technology to assist him in diagnosis and therapeutics – all the while ensuring that his patients remain in a safe and comfortable environment.

Endoscopic procedures are conducted at the endoscopy unit located in Ward-Y, Mediclinic Panorama and at Cure Day Hospital located in nearby Parow. Both facilities offer state of the art equipment. In-rooms endoscopy is also offered to selected patients whose medical aid plans require them. These options can be discussed with Dr. Coovadia during your consultation.