Definición y Significado de "gastroenterologist"

Who is a "gastroenterologist"?

A gastroenterologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. They focus on conditions such as acid reflux, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and gastrointestinal cancers. Gastroenterologists perform procedures such as endoscopy and colonoscopy to visualize and evaluate the digestive system and diagnose patients. They develop treatment plans customized to each patient's specific condition, which may include medications, surgery, or lifestyle or dietary changes.