Gastroenterology

 GASTROENTEROLOGY -

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diseases that affect the digestive system.This includes diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and specialized care for the following diseases and disorders:

 dysphagia

odyophagia

indigestion

heartburn

dyspepsia

gas

bloat

acid reflux/GERD

food intolerance

esophagitis

gastritis

duodenitis

ulcer disease

H pylori infection

celiac disease

irritable bowel syndrome

Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis

diarrhea

anemia

colon polyps

colon cancer screening

abdominal pain

diseases of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas

upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding

Barrett's esophagus

diverticulosis and diverticulitis

abnormal liver function tests 

internal hemorroids

constipation

The physicians that make up Premier Medical Associates focus their energy on providing the highest quality medical care coupled with the most efficiency in providing that care. Our GI division currently includes Irving S. Gottfried, M.D. M.P.H. FACP, FACG, AGAF who is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Gastroenterology. He has brought his 25 years of experience in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy to this group of physicians with three different office locations:  Penn Hills, Golden Mile Highway, and One Monroeville Center. His staff can be reached at 412-457-0427.