UK HealthCare Digestive Health specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases affecting the digestive system. We have the largest team of gastroenterologists and surgeons in Kentucky, and provide the most advanced treatment available. We offer specialized clinics for inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis C, heartburn and therapeutic endoscopy.
Our gastroenterologists have major clinical and basic research interests in inflammatory bowel disease, therapeutic endoscopy, nutritional evaluation and support and liver disease. Learn more about the digestive health program »
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About digestive disorders
Most digestive diseases are very complex, with subtle symptoms. The causes of many digestive disorders remain unknown --they may be inherited or they may develop over time from a combination of factors such as stress, fatigue, diet or smoking. The abuse of alcohol creates the greatest risk of all for digestive diseases.
An accurate diagnosis can often only be made by completing a thorough medical history and physical examination. Some patients may need to undergo more extensive diagnostic evaluations, including lab tests, endoscopic procedures and imaging techniques to discover the source and best treatment for their condition.
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Locations
Medicine Specialties
Kentucky Clinic
740 S. Limestone
Second Floor, Wing C, Room 211
Lexington, KY 40536Fax 859-257-9501Call 859-323-0079
This is a clinic of the University of Kentucky Hospital, also known as UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Read more »
Digestive Health & Gastrointestinal Surgery
Specialty Care Clinic - Maxwell
UK Good Samaritan Professional Arts Center
135 E. Maxwell St.
Third Floor, Suite 301
Lexington, KY 40508Call 859-218-5350Digestive Health
Harrison Memorial Hospital
1210 Kentucky 36 E.
Cynthiana, KY 41031Call 859-234-2300Call 800-264-1834 Toll-free
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center - Medical Arts Building
140A Newcomb Ave.
Mt. Vernon, KY 40456Call 866-940-4938
This clinic is held the first four Thursdays of the month.