{"id":10379,"date":"2023-09-07T10:59:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T17:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?page_id=10379"},"modified":"2025-11-06T15:53:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T23:53:39","slug":"gastroenterology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/health-services\/all-services\/gastroenterology\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastroenterology"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"shs-block hero grid-container has-blue-primary-background-color has-content-right\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/couple-sitting-outdoors-with-dog-306-SS.jpg); background-position:42% 50%;\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-content-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"hero-content has-contrast-box\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"hero-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"hero-title--part is-m\">Gastroenterology<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"hero-title--part is-xs\">Offering the Latest Diagnostic &amp; Treatment Options for Gastrointestinal Diseases<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/section>\n\n\n<nav id=\"block_1b180c2cb5cab16429d8bd067091480a\" class=\"shs-block in-content-nav-links grid-container has-blue-midnight-background-color\">\n\t<button class=\"in-content-nav-title has-blue-midnight-background-color js-in-page-nav-toggle\">On This Page\t<svg id=\"icon_menu\" class=\"\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\">\n\t\t<defs><style>#icon_menu_hit_box{fill:transparent;}#bot{transform-origin: 10% 70%;}#top{transform-origin: 15% 30%;}.im1{fill:#7999B9;}<\/style><\/defs>\n\t\t<title>Related Content Menu<\/title>\n\t\t<rect id=\"top\" class=\"im1 will-ease\" y=\"2.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"mid\" class=\"im1 hide-when-open\" y=\"9.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"bot\" class=\"im1 will-ease\" y=\"16.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"icon_menu_hit_box\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/button>\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Diagnostic\" target=\"_self\">Diagnostic &amp; Treatment Options<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Preparing\" target=\"_self\">Preparing for Your Appointment<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Referral\" target=\"_self\">Request a Referral<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Locations\" target=\"_self\">Our Locations<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Painless\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-warm-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-painless-precision-nbsp\">Painless Precision&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Samaritan uses the latest diagnostic and treatment options for all types of gastrointestinal diseases. We have widely respected and trained doctors take a patient-centered approach, plus use the most advanced technology to serve our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to your health, knowledge is power. It can help you detect and maybe stop future issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Samaritan Health Services, we have a team of trained doctors that can you give a better grasp of your core health by using an endoscopic procedure &#8211; a painless and precise method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Endoscopy is a term that includes several types of procedures that helps doctors to view the internal passageways inside the body.  Most are familiar with a colonoscopy to examine the colon. Less familiar are endoscopic procedures for the throat and stomach. By using a tool known as an endoscope, the doctor can look at exact areas to better assess and detect problems.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Diagnostic\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnostic &amp; Treatment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_fdfc64b9692bf7845b99448bbecbdf6d\" class=\"shs-block accordion is-style-fill\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4bffa29.27088319\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4bffa79.45274300\">Colonoscopy <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4bffa79.45274300\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4bffa29.27088319\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>Colonoscopy is a exam that uses a colonscope to view the colon or entire large intestine. This procedure is often used to look for polyps or cancer, and often takes about 30 minutes to perform.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_cd5ae315e172675adfd0e2bcc1d1d17c\" class=\"shs-block accordion is-style-fill\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c01759.75660408\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c01777.13114419\">Flexible Sigmoidoscopy <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c01777.13114419\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c01759.75660408\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a routine outpatient procedure in which the inner lining of the lower large intestine is examined. This procedure is commonly used to evaluate gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or changes in bowel habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CDnyKRkr1Rk&amp;index=7&amp;list=PLRu0uHzo7TdKFljPkXjKwjlYAHWq7jSPp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">view the informational video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_c9a711356f0d17dcba8f640c89e77300\" class=\"shs-block accordion is-style-fill\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c02db3.12757336\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c02dc2.31316160\">Endoscopic Ultrasound <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c02dc2.31316160\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c02db3.12757336\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>Endoscopic ultrasound combines endoscopy and ultrasound to obtain information about the digestive track.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_90425be746946a4d3de888e377c62cc7\" class=\"shs-block accordion is-style-fill\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c04455.76725230\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c04474.55448240\">Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) or Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c04474.55448240\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c04455.76725230\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>This procedure examines the esophagus, stomach and upper intestine.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_727dc24d64e84fb192f571bd193497ba\" class=\"shs-block accordion is-style-fill\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c059e0.84660290\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c05a09.77720203\">Motility Tests <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c05a09.77720203\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c059e0.84660290\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>A motility tests assess the motor function of the upper esophageal sphincter, esophageal body and lower esophageal sphincter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aboutgimotility.org\/motility-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">motility testing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_510c58ac9aeac9c63ede469598a5bdf8\" class=\"shs-block accordion is-style-fill\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c06e10.16299090\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c06e37.89803515\">48-hour Esophageal pH Testing <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c06e37.89803515\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c06e10.16299090\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>An esophageal pH test measures and records the pH in your esophagus to determine if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The test can also be done to determine the effectiveness of medications or surgical treatment of this condition.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_72e1b73e17287c3488bc7a393c3104a0\" class=\"shs-block accordion is-style-fill\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c08312.41759030\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c08327.55404544\">Capsule Endoscopy <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c08327.55404544\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c08312.41759030\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>Capsule endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure where patients swallow a pill-sized camera that captures images of the small intestine, transmitting pictures to a recording device worn on the body for about eight hours. The procedure helps doctors investigate unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, detect polyps, diagnose inflammatory conditions, and identify ulcers or tumors in parts of the digestive tract unreachable by traditional endoscopic methods.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_7af0e5303920192b09dbbce780e07f38\" class=\"shs-block accordion is-style-fill\">\n\t<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tid=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c09775.71819048\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-control\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c09789.07693604\">Other Procedures <span class=\"iconfont-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<section\n\t\tid=\"accordion_panel_69f1d0c4c09789.07693604\"\n\t\tclass=\"accordion-panel\"\n\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion_title_69f1d0c4c09775.71819048\" style=\"height:0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>Other specialized procedures such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP), magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy (PEG) tube insertions are available. Talk with your doctor for more details.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Preparing\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-brown-background-color\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bill-pay-assistance-002-BA.jpg); background-position:50% 50%;\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-preparing-for-your-appointment\">Preparing for Your Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Endoscopy procedures are commonly performed on an outpatient basis and most often allowing you to return to work or home within four to five hours. To schedule an appointment, contact your primary care provider. If you don\u2019t have a primary care provider, call our Find a Doctor at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:800-863-5241\">800-863-5241<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Prior to your appointment, check with your insurance provider to find out which procedures your plan covers. Also bring a current insurance card and be prepared to submit a co-payment for your visit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"has-overlay\"><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Referral\" class=\"shs-block block-slim-section grid-container has-gold-background-color\">\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request a Referral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk with your provider to determine which treatment option is right for you. A referral from your doctor is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/patient-visitors\/find-a-doctor\/?_specialties=gastroenterology\">Find a Provider in Your Area<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Locations\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color has-circle-image\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Spring-Tree-Buds-001-BGC.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-lg size-square-lg\" alt=\"Pussy willows against a morning sky.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Spring-Tree-Buds-001-BGC.jpg 684w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Spring-Tree-Buds-001-BGC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Spring-Tree-Buds-001-BGC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Spring-Tree-Buds-001-BGC-425x425.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Spring-Tree-Buds-001-BGC-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer endoscopic procedures in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/samaritan-albany-general-hospital\/\">Samaritan Albany General Hospital<\/a>&nbsp;<br>1046 6th Ave. SW<br>Albany, OR 97321<br><a href=\"tel:541-812-4000\">541-812-4000<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/samaritan-endoscopy-center\/\">Samaritan Endoscopy Center<\/a><br>3509 NW Samaritan Drive, Ste. 201<br>Corvallis, OR 97330<br><a href=\"tel:541-768-4260\">541-768-4260<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/samaritan-gastroenterology-corvallis\/\">Samaritan Gastroenterology &#8211; Corvallis <\/a><br>3521 NW Samaritan Dr Ste 101 <br>Corvallis, OR 97330-4744<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/samaritan-lebanon-community-hospital\">Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital<\/a><br>525 N Santiam Hwy<br>Lebanon, OR 97355<br><a href=\"tel:541-451-7050\">541-451-7050<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/samaritan-north-lincoln-hospital\">Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital<\/a><br>3043 NE 28th St.<br>Lincoln City, OR 97367<br><a href=\"tel:541-994-3661\">541-994-3661<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/samaritan-pacific-communities-hospital\">Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital<\/a><br>930 SW Abbey St.<br>Newport, OR 97365<br><a href=\"tel:541-265-2244\">541-265-2244<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samaritan\u2019s gastroenterology services include the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":9895,"menu_order":20,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","_shs_workflow_notes":"Link needed to \"Find a Provider in Your Area.\" ","_shs_exclude_from_navigation":false,"_shs_promote_article_on_blogs":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10379","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10379"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10379\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}