Gastroenterologists in Derry, New Hampshire
Our digestive health treatments can help you return to your daily routine as much as possible.
At Parkland Medical Center, our doctors treat conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the colon, esophagus, gallbladder, intestines, rectum and stomach. We can build a GI care plan that meets your unique needs.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Digestive health conditions we treat
Our gastroenterologists can diagnose and treat a variety of GI conditions, including:
- Acid reflux disease
- Anal condyloma
- Anal fissures
- Anal fistulae
- Bile ducts disease
- Cancer of the GI tract
- Colitis
- Colon polyps
- Colorectal cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Esophageal disorders
- Fecal incontinence or obstructions
- Gallbladder disease
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- GI bleeding
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Liver disease
- Pancreas disease
- Proctitis
- Rectal prolapse
GI treatments and services we offer
We provide access to healthcare professionals offering specialized gastroenterology services.
Our comprehensive digestive health services
Viruses, bacteria, specific foods, stress and genetics can cause digestive disorders. If you regularly experience symptoms like heartburn, gas, constipation, diarrhea, bleeding or stomach pain, we can help. Our GI specialists will diagnose your condition and perform the necessary treatment to improve your health. Some of our services include:
- Cancer care
- Colonoscopy
- Digestive testing
- Esophageal studies
- GI imaging
- Heartburn treatment
- Nutrition services
- Surgery
Endoscopy
Looking inside the body with a long, thin, flexible fiber-optic tube attached to a tiny high-definition video camera allows gastroenterologists to examine your digestive tract for ulcers, polyps, malignancies and other abnormal tissue. We can also remove suspicious polyps or growths, stop bleeding with cauterization, place a stent to open an obstruction and restore the flow of bile.
Our specialized endoscopy procedures include an upper endoscopy, also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). This procedure can help doctors explore the esophagus and stomach, as well as remove growths, perform biopsies, dilate the esophagus and treat bleeding.
Colonoscopy
A colon cancer screening, also known as a colonoscopy, is the most effective early detection system to prevent colon cancer. Colon cancer generally has no symptoms in the early stages and is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. If detected early, colon cancer can be 90 to 95% curable.
During a colonoscopy, we use a lighted, flexible scope with a tiny camera inside to view the entire length of the colon and see any signs of trouble that may be developing. If polyps are discovered, they can be removed immediately with another tiny instrument inside the scope. Advanced technology allows us to perform some colon screening procedures, such as virtual colonoscopies using computerized tomography (CT).
GI surgery
Our GI doctors will sometimes perform surgery to manage chronic conditions or to avoid a colostomy. If you need GI surgery, rest assured that you'll receive comprehensive care in our full-service hospital. We have all the amenities necessary to make your procedure and stay as comfortable as possible. Whenever possible, we will choose a minimally invasive or robotic procedure to potentially lessen the overall impact on your health.
Our gastrointestinal program includes several other procedures to help doctors monitor your body, including:
- 48-hour pH monitoring for acid reflux
- Esophageal dilation
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD)
Colonoscopy guidelines
Before and after your colonoscopy, you'll want to follow certain instructions to promote a comfortable recovery.
Preparing for your colonoscopy
The day before your colonoscopy, you’ll need to clean out your colon completely. Digestive health specialists use several different types of preparation for cleansing the colon. Your colonoscopy doctor can help you decide which is best for you. We suggest that you eat light, easily digestible foods for several days before your colonoscopy.
After your colonoscopy
As soon as the sedation wears off, your physician will discuss your results with you. If any polyps were removed, they will be sent to the lab for a biopsy and evaluation. Results will be available in a few days.
The day before your colonoscopy, you’ll need to clean out your colon completely. Digestive health specialists use several different types of preparation for cleansing the colon. Your colonoscopy doctor can help you decide which is best for you. We suggest that you eat light, easily digestible foods for several days before your colonoscopy.
As soon as the sedation wears off, your physician will discuss your results with you. If any polyps were removed, they will be sent to the lab for a biopsy and evaluation. Results will be available in a few days.