San Diego digestive health and liver health

Liver, pancreas and digestive conditions 

From Crohn’s disease to liver disease, gallstones to ulcers, our multidisciplinary team of experts treat all forms of acute and chronic illnesses to help improve your quality of life. We use a comprehensive and compassionate approach to care for a range of conditions, including:

• Barrett's esophagus

• Bladder disorders

• Cancers of the digestive system, including gallbladder, colorectal, liver, pancreas, and stomach cancers

• Celiac disease

• Cirrhosis

• Colitis

• Crohn’s disease

• Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia/achalasia)

• Diverticulitis

• Gallbladder and bile duct diseases

• Gallstones and bile duct stones

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Heartburn

• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

• Liver diseases

• Pancreatitis

• Polyps

• Strictures (narrowing along the gastrointestinal tract)

• Tumors of the throat, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon or rectum

• Ulcer

• Viral hepatitis

• Zenker’s diverticulum

Treatments for gastrointestinal disorders and liver conditions 

At Sharp, we offer a full spectrum of advanced diagnostics and treatments for digestive health conditions, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Ablation therapy — including minimally invasive radio frequency ablation to treat Barrett’s esophagus

• Cancer treatment for cancers along the digestive tract

• Colonoscopy

• Endoscopic procedures, including endoscopy, ultrasound and surgery

• Endoscopic fistula closure

• Endoscopic full thickness resection (EFTR)

• Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)

• Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)

• Esophageal dilation

• Liver failure management

• Liver transplant, including pre- and post-liver transplantation

• Pancreas transplant

• Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) — treats achalasia, a tightening of the esophagus, to restore ability to swallow 

• Pseudocyst drainage

• Robotic surgery, which may lead to shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, and better outcomes

• Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) — treats GERD without surgery

• Transmural gallbladder drainage (GBD)

• Zenker’s diverticulectomy/Zenker’s release — eliminates the obstruction between the throat and esophagus

Gastroenterology clinical trials 

Through the Sharp Center for Research, we offer clinical trials for patients to find new, improved treatments.

If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial, please consult with your doctor or contact the Sharp Center for Research at 858-939-7198 or send us an email.

• NCT03259763 - gastric outlet obstruction; sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, EUS-GE vs ES for palliation of gastric outlet obstruction

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