The ANMC Gastroenterology Clinic specializes in providing a full range of gastroenterology services including:
Esophageal 24-hour pH probe testing
Esophageal manometry study
Esophageal dilatation for strictures
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Diagnostic colonoscopy and colon biopsy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Capsular endoscopy (Pill-cam)
Common conditions seen are autoimmune hepatitis, Hep B, polyposis syndromes, alcohol related diseases, 2 x the incidents of colorectal cancers compared to the general population, high prevalence of gastric cancer, and a high volume of ulcerative colitis.
Some of the benefits of working with our patient population and at our facility are as follows: Interesting and challenging patient population, excellent drug formulary, opportunity to teach residents with an interest in Gastroenterology, potential opportunities for research and quality improvement, a multitude of outdoor activities and a plethora of local amenities in Anchorage.