The Gastroenterology Department at Imperial Health provides diagnosis and care for problems of the digestive tract which includes disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, rectum, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Included is a wide spectrum of disorders ranging from acute conditions such as gastroenteritis and constipation, to more chronic problems such as peptic ulcer disease, hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, gallbladder disease, cancers and polyps of the colon, among others.
Under the direction of Gastroenterologist Dr. Juan Teran, our experienced staff provides our patients with accurate and timely diagnoses and advanced treatment for digestive disorders and diseases. Many of the procedures required are performed in our Ambulatory Care Center.
Reasons to see a Gastroenterologist
- Abdominal Pain
- Hemorrhoids
- Family history of colon polyps or cancer
- Nausea and vomiting
- Change in bowel habits
- Loss of appetite
- Rectal bleeding
- Difficulty swallowing
- Recent or progressive constipation
- Heartburn/Reflux
- Diarrhea
- Jaundice
- Hepatitis
- Unexplained weight loss
Experienced in Treating
- Abdominal Pain
- Diverticulitis
- Hepatitis
- Anal Fissures
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- C Difficile
- Esophageal Strictures
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Constipation
- GERD
- Proctitis
- Diarrhea
- Hemorrhoids
- Peptic Ulcer
Screenings Offered
- Barrett’s Esophagus Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Hepatitis C. Screening
Procedures Offered
- Biliary Stent
- Esophageal Stents
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- EGD
- Polypectomy
- ERCP
- PEG Tube Placement
- Esophageal Silation
- In-House Endoscopy Clinic
* Many of the procedures we offer are performed on an outpatient basis in our licensed Ambulatory Care Center (ACC).
The Imperial Health Gastroenterology office is located at 501 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive in Lake Charles, LA. For more information, call (337) 312-8462.