Conditions & Treatments

Conditions we treat

We treat conditions that impact all parts of the digestive system including the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, lower GI tract, the hepatobiliary system (liver, gallbladder and bile ducts) and pancreas. We often see patients experiencing:

• Abdominal pain
• Acid reflux
• Anal abscess/fistula
• Barrett’s esophagus
• Bowel obstruction
• Cancer including stomach, liver, biliary, pancreatic, small bowel, colon, anus and rectum
• Colitis
• Constipation
• Diverticular disease and colonic diverticular disease
• Fatty liver disease
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Gastroparesis
• Hemorrhoids
• Hepatitis
• Hernia including hiatal hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction for hernia
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Obesity
• Ostomy problems
• Precancerous lesions
• Swallowing disorders
• Ulcers

Digestive Health Treatments and Services

Overlake providers work together to diagnose and treat a wide variety of digestive diseases. Our team includes experts in caring for each section of the GI system and the many diseases that impact it, including:

• Abdominal hernia: Caring for patients with conditions that affect their abdominal wall including abdominal hernias and offering innovative treatments like abdominal wall reconstruction.
• IBD: Providing expert, personalized care for conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Functional GI/IBS: Working to address the underlying causes of IBS and promote a healthy digestive system.
• Upper GI/Foregut: Offering comprehensive management and treatment of conditions affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract, such as GERD, peptic ulcers, gastroparesis, gastric cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
• Liver & Pancreas: Addressing the health and function of these vital organs, promoting digestive health, metabolism, and overall well-being.
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Offering expert medical weight loss, state-of-the-art surgery and ongoing care and support close to home for patients on the Eastside.
• Lower GI/Colorectal: Offering screenings, diagnoses, treatment and management of conditions that affect the lower GI tract, including the rectum and colon.
• GI Cancer Prevention and Treatment: Providing comprehensive screenings and leading-edge treatments for GI cancers. 
• Women’s GI Health: Addressing the unique digestive health concerns and conditions that affect women including pregnancy-related GI symptoms and hormonal influences on the digestive system. 

We offer a wide range of treatments and services for all types of GI conditions, including:

• Advanced screenings for colorectal cancers including virtual colonography.
• Endoscopic ultrasound to help evaluate and diagnose a variety of GI conditions.
• Cancer care for gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers.
• Colonoscopies and endoscopies to diagnose problems in the lower GI tract.
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to view the biliary and pancreatic ducts.
• LINX procedure for GERD and acid reflux.
• Metabolic and bariatric surgery.
• Nutrition services.
• Physical therapy to reduce stomach pain through stretching and strengthening exercises.
• Radiofrequency ablation to treat Barrett’s esophagus and reduce the associated risk of esophageal cancer.
• Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery.