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Personalized and comprehensive care in all areas of gastrointestinal system.
Liver
Stomach
Esophagus
Small bowel
Colon
Rectum
Responsible for carrying food to the stomach, common conditions of the esophagus include GERD (acid reflux) and disorders of swallowing.
The stomach begins the process of digestion. Common problems include ulcers, gastroparesis (slow stomach) and gastritis.
The longest part of the gastrointestinal tract, the small bowel breaks down food and absorbs nutrients. Here ulcers and viral infections can be found.
Also called the large bowel, the colon absorbs water and turns food into waste. Colon polyps can form here and must be removed to prevent colon cancer.
The liver performs many functions of metabolism, digestion and detoxification. Abnormal liver labwork is a common reason to see a gastroenterologist.
The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and various hormones, including insulin. Pancreatitis is a common condition that causes abdominal pain.
Procedures are performed under anesthesia in our comfortable outpatient endoscopy center, without the long waits of going to the hospital.
A short procedure that looks at the esophagus, stomach and small bowel.
This procedure inspects the colon for polyps and other conditions. Colonoscopy is the only screening test that actually prevents colon cancer.
Coming soon, a painless treatment to shrink troublesome hemorrhoids without surgery.
Requiring specialized training, we are the area’s only practice performing this procedure treating conditions of the pancreas and bile ducts.
Improved health and well-being can be achieved with medically supervised prescription weight loss medications.
Serving the Ohio Valley since 2012, Dr. Shats is board certified in gastroenterology and boasts a colonoscopy adenoma detection rate of 48%.
Morgan is passionate about gastroenterology and sees patients five days a week at the Digestive Health Complex in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
