Consultants in Gastroenterology

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Welcome to Consultants in Gastroenterology & the South Carolina Endoscopy Centers!

With a team of highly skilled, experienced and caring physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical personnel, we are focused on providing you with the best care available in the Midlands. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the digestive system: esophagus, stomach, intestines, gall bladder, pancreas and liver. Our service includes patient education, information and emotional support to alleviate anxiety and optimize comfort in all we do.

Why Get Screened

The American Cancer Society recommends that all Americans age 50 and over be screened for colon cancer even if they feel fine. People with a history of colon cancer or colonic polyps in their family may need to be screened at a younger age. In addition, anyone having symptoms such as rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea or weight loss may need to be checked before age 50.

Studies have shown that up to 90% of all cases of colon cancer could be prevented by proper screening. Most colon cancers develop from benign non-cancerous growths called polyps. By undergoing a test called colonoscopy, polyps can be removed before they develop into a cancer. In this manner, colon cancer can be prevented. Colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure. Moderate sedation is given during the procedure so there is minimal or no discomfort.

Meet Our Physician Extenders

Merritt Stevenson APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Directed by Dr. Saleeby & Dr. Seabrook

Amanda Charlton APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Directed by Dr. Vasudeva

Gretchen Gravel APRN
Hospital-Based Nurse Practitioner
Directed by All Physicians

Mallory Anderson APRN
Hospital-Based Nurse Practitioner
Directed by All Physicians

Educational Links

American College of Gastroenterology
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
American Gastroenterological Association
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
The DAVE Project - Gastroenterology
Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons
American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
Atlas of Endoscopy/The Dave Project
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology
American Cancer Society
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
American Liver Foundation
Hepatitis Foundation International
Women's Health Information Center
International Foundation by Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention