Interventional Endoscopy Interventional Endoscopy Interventional Endoscopy at SEVG offers patients a safe and effective alternative to more invasive diagnostic testing or surgery. An endoscope is a thin, flexible tube with a tiny video camera that provides a clear detailed view of your digestive tract. The advanced technology used at SEVG allows for evaluation and management of various complex digestive disorders using a procedure with fewer complications, lower costs and quicker recovery; in most cases, patients go home the day of their procedure. What sets SEVG apart? Our interventional endoscopists at SEVG each have highly specialized training and experience from the leading programs in the country. We are recognized, trusted experts in advanced endoscopic procedures and patients are referred to us not just from the Phoenix area but from across Arizona and out-of-state. Furthermore we work closely with multidisciplinary teams of physicians for example surgeons, oncologists, hepatologists, and radiologists. Specialized Techniques SEVG expertise and advanced technology includes: Endoscopic Ultrasound/Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS/FNA) Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Esophageal and BRAVO pH monitoring Video Capsule Endoscopy Endoscopic Ultrasound/Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS/FNA) EUS combines endoscopy with ultrasound technology and allows your SEVG doctor to examine the stomach lining, the walls of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and associated internal organs like the gall bladder and pancreas. EUS can be used to diagnose conditions such as abdominal pain or abnormal weight loss and can evaluate diseases of the pancreas, bile duct or gallbladder. EUS/FNA can also help accurately assess cancers and may be used to obtain biopsy samples. Indications include: Cancer staging (esophageal, gastric, pancreas, bile duct, rectal, and lung). Sub-epithelial lesions of GI tract (lipomas, leiomyoma/ sarcoma, GIST, pancreatic rest, carcinoids, granular cells) Pancreaticobiliary disorders (pancreatic cysts, chronic pancreatitis, missed bile duct stones on conventional radiological imaging) Interventional EUS – Pain control by celiac plexus block for patients with pancreatic cancer, endoscopic mucosal resection of GI sub-epithelial lesions, localized injection of chemotherapy in tumors/fiducial seeds for radiation therapy) Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ERCP is a specialized technique using side-viewing upper endoscope, combined with X-Ray, to study the drainage ducts of the gallbladder, pancreas and liver. The procedure is used primarily to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts, including gallstones, inflammatory blockages from scarring, leaks (from trauma and surgery) and cancer. ERCP is a relatively safe and minimally invasive alternative to surgery for pancreaticobiliary disorders, but only appropriately trained endoscopists such as those at SEVG should perform ERCP. Search for: CONTACT INFORMATION SEVG office visits are now easily accessible in both Gilbert and Chandler and our Chandler endoscopy center is fully open. We know how important it is to feel safe and have added extra safety measures and staff protocols. As well as the same SEVG excellent care you'll also see face masks required, all patients and visitors screened and social distancing monitored. Rigorous and frequent cleaning and sanitizing of all surfaces and equipment is standard - even pens! You can learn more at SEVG comprehensive response to Coronavius (COVID-19). Please schedule at this time simply by calling (480) 899-9800 - Thank you! Chandler Office 875 S. Dobson Road, #1 Chandler, AZ 85224 (480) 899-9800 Gilbert Office 2730 S. Val Vista Drive Bldg 10, Suite 158 Gilbert, Arizona 85295 (480)-782-5005 Find us on Facebook Southeast Valley Gastroenterology (SEVG) is a well established, academically oriented group in metropolitan Phoenix that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases. LEARN MORE ABOUT US LATEST NEWS New Colorectal Guidelines Preempting Colorectal Cancer Study Dr. Manish Amin at the Shea Medical Center Scottsdale COVID-19 Testing Station Dr. Sandeep Patel – Top Doctor 2020 IMPORTANT LINKS OPEN ACCESS COLONOSCOPY PATIENT AREA REFERRING PHYSICIANS AREA MAKE A PAYMENT © 2017 Southeast Valley Gastroenterology Consultants, P.C. All Rights Reserved