Department of Gastroenterology

About the center

Gastroenterology Center
The Gastroenterology Center provides integrated medical care, starting with accurate diagnosis utilizing advanced medical equipment, followed by the development of a comprehensive treatment plan, the prescription of appropriate pharmacological therapies, and the implementation of necessary medical interventions. Ongoing follow-up is ensured until full patient recovery and the resumption of normal daily activities.

Internal Medicine Center
The Internal Medicine Center is staffed by physicians with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex and high-risk medical conditions. Their work is supported by advanced endoscopic technologies that facilitate minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Diseases

At Almoosa Specialist Hospital, we provide diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, including:

Liver disease.
Inflammatory conditions of the small and large intestines.
Gastrointestinal ulcers (intestinal and gastric), with treatment tailored according to underlying causes.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and associated symptoms such as heartburn and acidity.
Colonic polyps and related disorders.
Gastrointestinal malignancies with comprehensive treatment planning.
Functional bowel disorders, including diarrhea, constipation, and other colonic conditions.
Obesity, overweight, and nutrition-related disorders.
Hepatic and pancreatic diseases, including gallstones and biliary tract disorders.

Diagnosis and treatment

At Almoosa Specialist Hospital, we employ the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in the management of gastrointestinal diseases, including:

Diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy).
Diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy.
Intragastric balloon placement.
Esophageal stent placement.
Endoscopic variceal band ligation.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with biliary stent placement.
Argon plasma coagulation (APC): a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure used to control gastrointestinal bleeding and to detect and treat certain tumors without surgical intervention.