Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating digestive system disorders. This system includes organs found along and associated with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract—including:
- Upper GI tract—esophagus, stomach, small intestine
- Lower GI tract—small intestine, large intestine/colon, rectum, anal canal
- Accessory organs—liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas