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Information on Procedures We Provide

BRAVO Ph 96 hour Capsule Study

A monitoring procedure that uses a wireless esophageal pH capsule to test the amount of stomach acid that refluxes up into the esophagus over a 96-hour period.

Capsule Endoscopy

A procedure that uses a small wireless camera to take pictures of the gastrointestinal tract. The purpose is to examine the lining of the middle part of GI tract to identify problematic areas.

Colonoscopy

A procedure to see inside the colon, using a long, lighted flexible tube mounted with a tiny camera.

EGD (Esophagogastro-duodenoscopy)

A diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the GI tract consisting of the esophagus, stomach, and the small intestine.

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

A weight loss procedure that uses an endoscopic suturing device to reduce the size of the stomach. The procedure recreates what would occur at a surgical sleeve gastrectomy though without the need for surgery.

Endoscopic Ultrasound with Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), Celiac Pain Block

A procedure that uses sound waves to look at or through the wall of the GI tract, creating visibility into organs not typically visible during gastrointestinal endoscopy. During the procedure, a thin needle can be advanced into the body to obtain an aspirate of the tissue.

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-pancreatogram)

A procedure that combines the use of endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat certain problems of the biliary or pancreatic ductal systems.

Esophageal, Gastric, Duodenal, and Colonic Stent

A non-surgical procedure used to alleviate an obstruction caused by a cancerous tumor within the digestive tract, including the upper GI tract, (esophagus, stomach, and small intestine) and lower GI tract (colon and rectum).

Esophageal Manometry

A test that assesses the functionality of the upper esophageal sphincter, esophageal body, and lower esophageal sphincter in the upper GI tract.

Esophageal Stricture Dilation

A procedure used to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus to provide relief when having difficulty swallowing.

EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)

A procedure in which endoscopy is combined with ultrasound to obtain images of the internal organs in the chest, abdomen and colon. It can be used to visualize the walls of the organs or to look at adjacent structures.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

A minimally invasive exam of the large intestine from the rectum through the lower colon using a scope to visually examine the area.

Hemorrhoid Banding

A treatment for hemorrhoids that involves tying the base of the hemorrhoid with a rubber band to stop blood flow to the hemorrhoid.

Intragastric Balloon Placement

A weight-loss procedure that involves placing a saline-filled silicone balloon into the stomach after being inserted orally through the esophagus.

Interventional GI

We are trained to perform this complicated, advanced procedure treating digestive and liver conditions.

Pancreatic Pseudocysts Drainage

A procedure to remove fluid or infection from pseudocysts that have formed along the lining of pancreatic cells.

PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)

The placement of a feeding tube through the abdominal wall into the stomach to continue feeding the patient.

Small Bowel Enteroscopy

The use of camera technology to gain a complete view of the small bowel to detect abnormalities of the small bowel.

Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication

An advanced endoscopy procedure that provides relief from acid reflux (heartburn) symptoms associated with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Transoral Outlet Reduction

A non-surgical, endoscopic weight loss procedure that uses an endoscope for weight loss treatment after a patient undergoes gastric bypass surgery.

Our Procedures Treating Stomach Problems and GI Diseases

The Board Certified gastroenterologists at Digestive Health Associates (DHA) perform a variety of procedures to address internal ailments for our patients in Houston. Our specialized doctors treat stomach problems, digestive disorders, and other diseases affecting the GI tract.

Our practice is unique. Three of our in-house doctors (Dr. J. George Sun, Dr. Cristian Dominguez, and Dr. Joseph Krill) are interventional gastroenterologists capable of performing ERCP and EUS procedures. Additionally, Dr. Joseph Krill is highly trained in endoscopic bariatric procedures. In addition to the usual endoscopic procedures Dr. Ramesh also interprets Esophageal Motility Studies.

After reviewing your condition and diagnosing the cause of your condition, we will schedule a procedure to address the ailment. We perform the vast majority of procedures off-site at the Memorial Endoscopy Center. (We will inform you of any procedures that we perform in-house at the DHA office.)

After your procedure, we will continue to provide follow-up care and health management services to ensure that you are successful on the path to recovery. Consider the procedures that we offer for our patients.

What Our Patients are Saying

“My doctor referred me to Dr. Ramesh when I needed a colonoscopy. Dr. Ramesh was attentive, thorough, and friendly. I felt he was extremely knowledgeable with his area of medical expertise. Therefore, I feel confident referring Dr. Ramesh as a gastroenterologist.”

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“My dad had his endoscopy done here with Dr. Ramesh. We met him first at the DHA office in the Memorial City Medical Tower. He was amazing. Super detailed when he explained what the next steps were to help my dad out. He answered all my questions and concerns. Then, for the procedure, the staff at Memorial Endoscopy Center were extremely helpful. My dad only speaks and understands Spanish and he has nothing but great things to say about all the super sweet medical staff that helped him out. Everything was super quick and no issues whatsoever. I 100% recommend this location.”