General Gastroenterology Clinic
Part of Digestive Health Center
Leaders in Gastrointestinal (GI) Treatment
Our experienced gastroenterologists treat all digestive disorders, from the common to the complex. We offer a full range of care, so no matter your symptoms, we can help. Our doctors pioneered many of the minimally-invasive gastrointestinal treatments used today, and we continue to develop new treatments through our active research.
What We Offer You for Gastrointestinal Care
- Specialized expertise in a broad range of common and complex GI disorders, including hernia, IBD, and pancreatitis. Go to Conditions Treated
- Advanced treatment options, including personalized diet plans, help adjusting behavior, medications, and minimally invasive procedures. Go to Treatments
- Team-based approach that brings gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and other specialists together to plan your care. Go to Your Care Team
- Clinical trials that may give you access to new GI treatments before they are widely available. Go to Clinical Trials
- Comprehensive support services, including stress management with a psychologist and diet customization with a GI nutrition specialist. Go to Support Services
- Ease of access in several locations, where you can receive all the care you need and see multiple specialists during one visit. Go to Accessing Care
Our specialists care for all conditions affecting the digestive system. We have the expertise and tools to provide a quick, accurate diagnosis, distinguishing between GI conditions that can often mimic one another.
We manage chronic, long-term issues, as well as acute problems that come on suddenly. For easily treatable conditions, we work closely with you to outline a plan for healing, including self-care strategies to help you manage symptoms and restore your quality of life. We also offer many forms of colon cancer screenings, including colonoscopies, through our on-site Endoscopy Suite.
If you have more complicated or advanced disease, we have the leading expertise and therapy options for thorough, comprehensive care. We will often start with a diagnosis here at our General GI clinic, then refer you out to sub-specialists within our Digestive Health Center, based on your health needs.
The gastrointestinal conditions we treat include:
General GI
Sub-Specialty GI
- Abdominal pain
- Bacterial overgrowth syndrome (SIBO)
- Benign biliary disease
- Benign gastric and esophageal disease
- C. difficile infection
- Colorectal polyps
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Fructose intolerance
- Fecal Incontinence
- Foodborne Illnesses
- Gallbladder disorders
- Gallstones
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids and other rectal disorders
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hirschsprung’s Disease
- Indigestion (dyspepsia)
- Intestinal dysmotility
- Intestinal failure
- Intestinal ischemia
- Bowel obstruction
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Lactose intolerance
- Nausea
- Non-cardiac chest pain
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Pancreatitis
- Pelvic floor dyssynergia
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Reflux disorders
- Short bowel syndrome
- Short bowel bacterial overgrowth
- Small bowel bleeding
- Strictures (blockages) in the gastrointestinal tract
- Vomiting
Gastroenterologic health is closely connected to the overall health of the body. When other complex conditions affect the GI tract, we partner with specialty clinics to help address the GI impact of these conditions.
For example, some GI conditions stem from neurologic issues. We work closely with neurologists and other specialists in the Autonomic Disorders Program to accurately diagnose and treat these conditions.
For gynecologic issues that also affect the digestive tract, our specialists work in tandem with doctors at the Gynecology Clinic.
Our doctors treat all gastroenterological conditions. When additional specialty care is needed, we work in cooperation with other gastroenterology specialists in the Digestive Health Center, which is conveniently located in the Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center in Redwood City.
- Acute pancreatitis
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Gallstone pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cysts
- All forms of celiac disease
- Intestinal malabsorption and micronutrient deficiency
- Non-celiac gluten sensitivity / non-celiac enteropathy
- Allergic esophagitis
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Benign esophageal tumors
- Conditions that affect esophageal function
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Swallowing disorders, including achalasia and esophageal spasm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program
- Alcohol-induced liver diseases
- Autoimmune liver diseases
- Chronic liver diseases
- Cirrhosis
- Drug induced liver diseases
- Inherited liver conditions
- Liver cancers
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases
- Viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D, and E)
- Other liver conditions
We work closely with the GI Cancer Prevention Program and the Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program to support the prevention, early detection, and treatment of all gastrointestinal cancers.
- Anal Cancer
- Barrett's esophagus
- Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct)
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Colon polyps
- Colon cancer (colorectal cancer)
- Esophageal cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastric dysplasia: Precancerous changes in the lining of your stomach
- Gastric intestinal metaplasia: Changes in the lining of your stomach that may turn into gastric dysplasia
- Gastrinoma
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)
- Glucagonoma
- Insulinoma
- Liver cancer
- Lynch syndrome or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)
- Malignant pancreatic biliary disease
- Neuroendocrine pancreatic tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Pancreatic cysts
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Stomach cancer
- ViPoma
If GI cancer seems to run in your family, genetic counselors at the Cancer Genetics Program help you and your family assess any potential inherited cancer risk.
Inherited GI cancer conditions include:
- Cowden Syndrome
- Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
- Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC)
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Lynch syndrome or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)
- MYH-associated polyposis (MAP): A hereditary condition that causes dozens, sometimes hundreds, of polyps to form in the colon
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS)
- Abdominal pain
- Bacterial overgrowth syndrome (SIBO)
- Benign biliary disease
- Benign gastric and esophageal disease
- C. difficile infection
- Colorectal polyps
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Fructose intolerance
- Fecal Incontinence
- Foodborne Illnesses
- Gallbladder disorders
- Gallstones
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids and other rectal disorders
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hirschsprung’s Disease
- Indigestion (dyspepsia)
- Intestinal dysmotility
- Intestinal failure
- Intestinal ischemia
- Bowel obstruction
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Lactose intolerance
- Nausea
- Non-cardiac chest pain
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Pancreatitis
- Pelvic floor dyssynergia
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Reflux disorders
- Short bowel syndrome
- Short bowel bacterial overgrowth
- Small bowel bleeding
- Strictures (blockages) in the gastrointestinal tract
- Vomiting
Gastroenterologic health is closely connected to the overall health of the body. When other complex conditions affect the GI tract, we partner with specialty clinics to help address the GI impact of these conditions.
For example, some GI conditions stem from neurologic issues. We work closely with neurologists and other specialists in the Autonomic Disorders Program to accurately diagnose and treat these conditions.
For gynecologic issues that also affect the digestive tract, our specialists work in tandem with doctors at the Gynecology Clinic.
close General GI
Our doctors treat all gastroenterological conditions. When additional specialty care is needed, we work in cooperation with other gastroenterology specialists in the Digestive Health Center, which is conveniently located in the Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center in Redwood City.
- Acute pancreatitis
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Gallstone pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cysts
- All forms of celiac disease
- Intestinal malabsorption and micronutrient deficiency
- Non-celiac gluten sensitivity / non-celiac enteropathy
- Allergic esophagitis
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Benign esophageal tumors
- Conditions that affect esophageal function
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Swallowing disorders, including achalasia and esophageal spasm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program
- Alcohol-induced liver diseases
- Autoimmune liver diseases
- Chronic liver diseases
- Cirrhosis
- Drug induced liver diseases
- Inherited liver conditions
- Liver cancers
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases
- Viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D, and E)
- Other liver conditions
We work closely with the GI Cancer Prevention Program and the Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program to support the prevention, early detection, and treatment of all gastrointestinal cancers.
- Anal Cancer
- Barrett's esophagus
- Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct)
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Colon polyps
- Colon cancer (colorectal cancer)
- Esophageal cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastric dysplasia: Precancerous changes in the lining of your stomach
- Gastric intestinal metaplasia: Changes in the lining of your stomach that may turn into gastric dysplasia
- Gastrinoma
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)
- Glucagonoma
- Insulinoma
- Liver cancer
- Lynch syndrome or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)
- Malignant pancreatic biliary disease
- Neuroendocrine pancreatic tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Pancreatic cysts
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Stomach cancer
- ViPoma
If GI cancer seems to run in your family, genetic counselors at the Cancer Genetics Program help you and your family assess any potential inherited cancer risk.
Inherited GI cancer conditions include:
- Cowden Syndrome
- Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
- Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC)
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Lynch syndrome or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)
- MYH-associated polyposis (MAP): A hereditary condition that causes dozens, sometimes hundreds, of polyps to form in the colon
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS)
close Sub-Specialty GI
Our skilled gastroenterologists have extensive experience diagnosing and treating both common and rare GI disorders. Our doctors work with endoscopists, pain management experts, nutritionists, surgeons and other specialists at the Digestive Health Center to develop a personalized treatment plan for your precise needs, whether common or complex. We use minimally invasive therapies whenever possible.
INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS
We are actively advancing the science of minimally invasive endoscopic treatment for GI disorders. Our doctors pioneered many of the treatments used today and continue to develop new devices and techniques, providing the latest advances of care to our patients.
Diagnostics
Diagnosis starts with a thorough evaluation by a gastroenterologist. We combine in-depth expertise with advanced diagnostic tools to understand the root cause of your symptoms. Because your comfort is our top concern, we take every step to ensure you stay as comfortable as possible throughout the testing process. Many diagnostic tests are provided here at the Digestive Health Center for your convenience.
Endoscopic Procedures
We use the most advanced technology available to perform endoscopic procedures each year at our Endoscopy Suite in Redwood City and at other locations throughout the Bay Area.
- Capsule endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Double balloon enteroscopy
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Esophageal manometry
- Small bowel manometry
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Upper GI endoscopy
- Virtual colonoscopy
- Wireless capsule endoscopy
Imaging
- Abdominal X-ray
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- MR enterography
- Ultrasound
Blood tests
- Complete blood count
- Electrolyte and kidney function panel
- Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
Breath tests
We use noninvasive breath tests to diagnose various GI conditions, such as lactose intolerance. For this testing, you breathe into a machine that detects specific types of bacteria.
All Treatments
We use a team approach for treating GI disorders. A gastroenterologist starts by reviewing your options with you and discussing which ones best suit your medical needs and lifestyle. Your care plan may involve one, or a combination, of the following therapies:
Diet
- Dietary changes: Our registered dietitians can suggest diet or other lifestyle changes that can help your digestive tract heal or lessen your symptoms.
- Low Fodmap Diet: FODMAPs are carbohydrates (sugars) that are found in foods. The low FODMAP diet restricts high FODMAP foods to reduce uncomfortable symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, and cramping that may occur if you are sensitive to FODMAPs.
- Medical nutrition therapy: A medical nutrition therapist analyzes what you eat and how you react to certain foods. The therapist works with you to create a diet that helps you feel your best and provides the nutrition and calories you need.
- Oral rehydration therapy: If a GI condition has caused excessive dehydration, your doctor may prescribe oral rehydration therapy to replace the fluids and essential salts lost in your system.
- Specialized feeding techniques: Should you need them, we can provide tube or IV feeding (total parenteral nutrition).
Relaxation and behavior
- Stress management: Stress can affect many GI conditions. A behavioral therapist or psychologist can help you manage your response with techniques such as meditation and deep breathing.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy: A behavioral psychologist works with you to develop a personalized plan that works for you, with small changes you can maintain long-term. We also provide extra support with smoking cessation.
Biofeedback
If a GI condition makes bowel movements difficult, sensors and a special machine can show muscle activity in your pelvic floor and rectum. A therapist can then help you regain control through special exercises.
Pain Management
Many common GI conditions are associated with chronic pain. We partner closely with the Gastrointestinal (GI) Pain Clinic to provide relief for these symptoms.
Medication
Depending on the GI condition, your doctor may prescribe medication to ease your symptoms and promote healing. Medications for GI disorders may include fiber supplements, laxatives, or antibiotics.
Our nationally renowned endoscopists are experts in advanced techniques, allowing us to perform routine and complex procedures for a broad range of conditions with minimal disruption to your gastrointestinal tract.
Surgery
In the event you require more advanced treatment, your doctor may recommend surgery. Our gastroenterologists meet with colorectal surgeons to review your case and recommend the most effective treatment plan for you.
Clinical Trials
Our doctors are involved in pioneering research to improve diagnosis and treatment for people with digestive disorders. We offer a wide variety of research studies.
Stanford is a leading research center for study of the human microbiome,
an important determinant of gastrointestinal health. Plus, our research
encompasses study of the effects of diet and digestive disorders on
psychological health, energy levels, and metabolic function.
As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may be eligible to participate in open clinical trials and therefore may have access to new diagnostic and treatment options not yet available elsewhere.
Your Care Team
We recognize that digestive health disorders are among the most painful and disruptive. That is why we closely partner with you to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Our comprehensive approach aims to address your unique medical, emotional and lifestyle needs.
Your Doctors
Gastroenterologists
Gastroenterologists specialize in diagnosing and managing conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Our gastroenterologists have extensive training and experience managing a broad range of GI conditions, and many have sub-specialty expertise in complex disorders.
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Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses (RNs) who have advanced education and clinical training. They can perform physical exams, diagnose and treat health problems, order lab work and X-rays, prescribe medicines, and provide health information.
View All {0} Nurse PractitionersStanford is an Academic Medical Center, which is a type of hospital setting where doctors teach the entire spectrum of medical education. Students range from beginning medical students to fully licensed and practicing doctors completing advanced sub-specialty training. Stanford Medicine is a partnership between Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care. Since Stanford is a teaching hospital, you can expect to meet many providers and providers in training.
- Attending Physician: a doctor who supervises doctors in training or in medical school
- Fellow: a doctor doing postgraduate level work and specializing in care of patients with specific conditions
- Resident: a doctor who has graduated from medical school and is in training (also called “residency”) here at Stanford. A resident is also called an intern
- Medical Student: a student who is currently enrolled in medical school with the goal of becoming a doctor
Extended Care Team
These nutritionists work solely with people who have gastrointestinal disorders. They help you manage your symptoms through dietary choices, while ensuring you get the nutrition you need.
Nurse coordinators guide you throughout your care and coordinate all aspects. They schedule appointments, handle disability and insurance paperwork, and collaborate with the finance office and social workers, if needed.
These specialists help ensure you receive the proper dose of any medications you may take. They also ensure other drugs you take do not interfere with your medications and work with you to minimize any side effects.
Living with a chronic GI issue may cause emotional distress. Our psychologists meet with you one-on-one to support you through diagnosis and treatment. They may also lead you through cognitive behavioral therapy to treat some GI conditions.
Depending on your diagnosis, you may need to follow a specific diet. Our food and nutrition experts have advanced training helping people cope with digestive disorders. They work with you to make healthy and sustainable changes to your eating habits.
Our doctors participate in research efforts to advance the understanding and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Research coordinators help screen candidates for possible participation in clinical research trials.
Support Services
We offer a wide range of support services to assist and guide you through your gastrointestinal diagnosis and treatment. A dedicated team helps coordinate all aspects of your care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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At Stanford, we take care of the details so that you can focus on your health and wellness. Our gastroenterologists work as a team with device nurses, advanced practice providers, registered dietitians, and imaging technologists to coordinate every aspect of your care. We also offer a wide range of support services to promote healing and improve your quality of life. Learn more about our support services
You can call the General Gastroenterology Clinic directly to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors. Call 650-736-5555 to make an appointment.
Yes, Stanford Health Care offers financial assistance for patients who are uninsured or underinsured. Meet with one of our financial counselors to find the best approach to paying for your health care. Financial counselors are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Learn more about financial assistance services
Managing treatment for General Gastroenterology Clinic is a highly personalized process. Our care team guides you every step of the way, including:
- What to expect and what to bring on the day of your appointment
- Maps, directions, parking, public transit options, and contact information
- Suggested questions to ask your doctor
For your first appointment, you should plan to bring any related test results and your medical history to share with your doctor. Our clinic receptionists will confirm the information you should bring with you prior to your first appointment.
You will also need to have the following information with you when you check in:
- Insurance card
- A form of payment for any co-pays or deductibles
- One form of photo ID:
- Valid state-issued driver’s license
- Valid state-issued ID card
- Valid passport
- Valid U.S. Military ID card
- Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card
- Completed new patient questionnaire form
The General Gastroenterology Clinic is located at the following address. Self-parking options are available for a fee.
Directions and Parking information for the General Gastroenterology Clinic:
General Gastroenterology Clinic
420 Broadway Street
Pavilion D, 2nd Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650-736-5555
Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to your appointment time due to construction near the Redwood City campus. This will allow you plenty of time to park, locate your clinic and complete any additional paperwork.
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Always feel free to bring someone with you to your appointments. A family member or friend can help ask questions, remember the information your care team gives you, and provide support.
Write down your questions before your appointment and rank them in order of importance, beginning with the most important ones. If there isn’t enough time to have all your questions answered during your appointment, ask your doctor who you can speak with to get your other questions answered.
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At Stanford, we take care of the details so that you can focus on your health and wellness. Our gastroenterologists, neurologists, surgeons, and otolaryngologists work as a team with device nurses, advanced practice providers, registered dietitians, and imaging technologists to coordinate every aspect of your care. We also offer a wide range of support services to promote healing and improve your quality of life. Learn more about our support services
Please call our clinic receptionists at 650-736-5555. They are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to help you reschedule or cancel your appointment.
To determine if a clinical trial is right for you, talk to your doctor. He or she can refer you to a research coordinator for more information on studies that may be right for your specific condition.
You can also find the guidelines for who can participate in a particular clinical trial online. However, it is best to work with your doctor to decide the right care approach for your needs.
View list of open General Gastroenterology clinical trials at Stanford
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Our International Medicine Services team can help you find the right doctor, estimate medical costs, book travel, and get you information about Stanford programs and services.
Please call +1 650-723-8561 or email IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org to get started.
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PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Fax: 650-320-9443
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You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.
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