GASTROENTEROLOGY and HEPATOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
Welcome to the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division.
Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. It involves a detailed understanding of the normal action (physiology) of the gastrointestinal organs including the movement of material through the stomach and intestine (motility), the digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system, and the function of the liver as a digestive organ. It includes common and important conditions such as colon polyps and cancer, hepatitis, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic ulcer disease, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, nutritional problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis. In essence, all normal activity and disease of the digestive organs is part of the study of Gastroenterology.
Our Program aims:
- To train competent and compassionate physicians capable of independently providing care to all patients with gastroenterologic and hepatic problems.
- To train physicians in all areas of endoscopic techniques and provide exposure to more advanced techniques.
- To train doctors in a caring and collegial environment who are capable of succeeding in private practice or academic settings.
- To maintain fellow wellness as a priority and to provide opportunities for lifelong wellness training.
- To foster the value of lifelong learning and evidenced based medicine.
Fellowship Experience
We believe that hands on supervised clinical exposure get the best results. This builds confident physicians who are qualified to provide excellent patient care in an academic environment or clinical practice. We have formulated a three year curriculum that emphasizes the strengths of our faculty and patient population. Fellows develop substantial exposure in the clinical management and treatment of a wide spectrum of digestive diseases through direct care to patients in both hospital and ambulatory settings.
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LSUHS Faculty and Fellows of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department made multiple presentations at the Digestive Disease Week Conference, May 2024 in Washington, DC.
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NPR Red River Radio - On Health Matters, they talk about colorectal cancer screening and prevention with Dr. Sudha Pandit, LSUHS Assistant Professor Clinical of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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Healio Gastroenterology - Sudha Pandit, MD, LSUHS Assistant Professor of Medicine, reports that the survival rate for colorectal cancer “is over 91%” if caught early, an important reminder during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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318 Forum - Dr. James Morris, LSUHS Associate Professor of Medicine, shares information about diagnosis and treatment for celiac disease.
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KTAL6 - In the United States, more people die of colorectal cancer than any other cancer, besides lung cancer. Louisiana has one of the highest rates in the country.
