Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologists provide care to patients with disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas.
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The gastroenterologists at the Department of Medicine at SUNY: Upstate Medical University are dedicated to the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and management of patients with gastrointestinal disorders. We offer a comprehensive range of gastrointestinal services at our various locations and are committed to providing excellent medical care in a comfortable and convenient environment.
Our gastroenterology services include:
- Outpatient gastrointestinal consultations
- Inpatient gastrointestinal consultations
- Irritable bowel disease (IBD) care and ongoing management
- Liver disease treatment
- Research study protocol participation
Diagnostic Tests & Treatment
The following tests and treatments are available to patients of our gastroenterology team:
- 24-Hour pH Impedance Study
- Advanced/Complex Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Adults
- Anorectal Manometry
- Anoscopy
- Bravo pH Monitor Study
- Biliopancreatic Manometry
- Colonoscopy
- Complex Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
- EGD aka Upper Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection (EFTR)
- Endoscopic Pyloromyotomy (G-POEM) for Gastroparesis
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Esophageal Radiofrequency Ablation
- EUS-directed Transgastric ERCP (EDGE), Gastric Bypass patients
- EUS-guided Biliary Drainage Procedures:
- EUS-guided Biliary Rendezvous
- EUS-guided Choledochoduodenostomy
- Hepaticogastrostomy
- Antegrade Biliary Stenting
- EUS guided Cystgastrostomy and Necrosectomy
- EUS guided Gastrojejunostomy/Gastrojejunal Bypass Procedure
- EUS guided Gallbladder Drainage
- EUS guided Liver Biopsy and Portal Pressure Measurements
- EUS guided Pancreatic Rendezvous, Transmural Drainage, and Antegrade Stenting
- Fine-Needle Aspiration
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Ileoscopy
- Liver Biopsy
- Paracentesis
- PEG Tube Placement and Management
- Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Achalasia
- Photofrin Laser Therapy
- PillCam Esophageal and PillCam Small Bowel
- Small Bowel Enteroscopy
- Stool Occult Blood Testing
- Submucosal Tunneling Endoscopic Resection (STER)
- TransOral Outlet Reduction (TORe)
- Zenker’s Diverticulotomy and Z-POEM
Preparing for Your Procedure
We have collected the following information to help you prepare for your gastroenterology diagnostic test or treatment.
- PEG tube placement preparation (gastrostomy feeding tube)
Patient Resources
- Nektar – Cimzia Treatment for Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
- Crohn's and Me
- Humira Treatment for Crohn's Disease
- Remicade Patient Website
- Barrx Procedure
- Photofrin – Photodynamic Therapy
What Else You Need to Know
Gastroenterology care is provided by Department of Medicine providers at the following locations:
Division of Gastroenterology
Department of Medicine at SUNY: Upstate Medical University
Phone: (315) 464-1600
Fax: (315) 464-1601
Address:
1000 East Genesee Street
Suite 205
Syracuse, NY 13210
Prescription renewals for established patients may be requested by calling the office during regular office hours.
Before the prescription request can be reviewed, you will be required to clearly state:
- Your first and last name, date of birth, and daytime phone number
- Prescribing physician’s name
- Name of the medication and whether you are currently out of the medication
- Strength
- Dose
- Mailing address if the prescription is for a narcotic. Do you plan to pick up the prescription? If not, allow 24 hours for refill.
- Pharmacy name
- Pharmacy phone number
Patients may be required to schedule a follow-up appointment in order to continue receiving good medical care between prescription renewals.
Andrea Hone, RN
Nurse Manager
Upstate Medical University Endoscopy Unit
Sherri Lalonde, RN
Nurse Manager
University Gastroenterology Clinic
Katelyn Clemens, RN
Nurse Manager
University Gastroenterology at the Philip G. Holtzapple Endoscopy Center
Lorraine Brissenden
Practice Administrator
University Gastroenterology
Liver Clinic
Clinical Director- Dr. Savio John- Division Chief and a Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology & Transplant Hepatology
When: Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons, Friday (all day)
Where: Hill Medical Building
University Gastroenterology Clinic
Suite 205
1000 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: (315) 464-1600
To schedule an appointment, please call your gastroenterology provider directly. You can also email the Department of Medicine at SUNY: Upstate Medical University at DeptMedicine@upstate.edu to find out more.
