Our full range of services are supported by our expert physicians and specially trained nurses with ready access to modern diagnostic and treatment facilities. In addition, physicians utilize minimally invasive procedures, when applicable, to provide the shortest recovery times with the best possible outcomes. The Endoscopy Center is conveniently located near the front entrance of the Heart Hospital at UT Medical Center.

Gastroenterologists at The University of Tennessee Medical Center specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders, including Crohn’s Disease, acid reflux disease, colorectal cancer and Hepatitis C. Digestive disorders include diseases related to the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, gall bladder, liver and pancreas. Gastroenterologists perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with gastrointestinal diseases.

Pulmonologists at the medical center specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) diseases and disorders that may range from asthma, airway strictures or blockages to coughing up blood or cancer.

The following pages contain information to help gastroenterology patients and visitors of UT Medical Center. The Patient Guide contains forms and information for your next visit as well as disease and condition information, which will help for you to make the best treatment choices for you and your family.

Gastroenterology

• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
• American College of Gastroenterology
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• American Cancer Society
• Cancer Network
• Celiac Disease Foundation 
• Colorectal Cancer Coalition
• Colon Cancer Alliance
• Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation 
• Fecal Transplant Foundation
• National Cancer Institute

Pulmonar

• Asthma
• Bronchoscopy
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Lung Cancer
• Pulmonology
• Bronchoscopy

Referrals from your physician are not necessary unless required by your insurance. Specialist offices will require copies of your medical records, so working with the referral specialist in your primary care physician office will help expedite getting an appointment scheduled.