Find a gastroenterologist

Gastroenterologists specialise in the digestive system: stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. Pick your state to see gastroenterologists near you, then use the guide below so you walk in prepared and keep the plan going afterwards.

Gastroenterologists by state

When to see a gastroenterologist

Common reasons

Heartburn and reflux
IBS, bloating and changes in bowel habits
Abdominal pain
Colon cancer screening
Liver concerns

Signs it may be time

Digestive symptoms keep coming back
You are due for colon cancer screening
Your primary care doctor referred you
You notice blood in your stool or unexplained weight loss (book promptly)

How to get the most from your gastroenterologist visit

Before: what to bring

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
Your insurance card and photo ID
Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
A food and symptom diary from the last two to four weeks

During: questions to ask

What could be causing my symptoms?
Do I need a scope or other tests, and how do I prepare?
Which foods or habits should I track?
Which symptoms mean I should call sooner?

After: what to keep track of

What you ate and when symptoms started
Bowel changes, bloating and pain, in your own words
Stress and sleep, which often move with gut symptoms

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Digestive problems are about patterns: which meals, which days, how long. A symptom diary kept for a few weeks is often the single most useful thing you can bring back to your gastroenterologist. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next gastroenterologist appointment with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

Log symptoms and side effects by talking
Answers that name their source
One-page visit summary PDF
Health records stay on your iPhone

Emerge Care never diagnoses or replaces your doctor.

Questions

When should I start colon cancer screening?

US guidelines generally recommend starting at 45 for people at average risk, earlier with a family history. Ask your doctor what fits you.

Should I keep a food diary before my appointment?

Yes, if you can. Two to four weeks of meals and symptoms helps your doctor see patterns quickly.

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Doctor listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Being listed is not a recommendation. This page is general information, not medical advice; in an emergency, call 911.