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Digestive Health

Also called: Gastroenterology

With highly skilled and trained specialists and the latest technology, UAMS’ gastroenterology service is the most complete in the state. Our gastroenterology specialists include nationally known experts in the treatment of stomach ulcers, hepatitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, colitis, Crohn’s disease, cirrhosis and conditions affecting the bile duct cells.

Using the latest in diagnostic tools, we can identify and develop a treatment plan for problems in the stomach, colon, esophagus, liver, pancreas, intestines and other digestive organs.

About Our Doctors

Our hepatologists, or liver specialists, diagnose and treat hepatitis, fatty liver and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, along with other conditions. These specialists are part of the multi-disciplinary UAMS liver transplant program, Arkansas’ only liver transplant program.

Highlights

Gastroenterology program highlights include:

  • Our 10,000-square-foot endoscopy center, which includes a gastrointestinal (GI) motility procedure room and dedicated Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography suite.
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound, which allows detailed visualization of the GI tract. The system, the only one of its kind in Arkansas, is located at UAMS.
  • A Liver Disease Referral Center with a toll-free phone number (1-866-91-LIVER or 1-866-915-4837) for comprehensive care of the most serious liver conditions.

Conditions Treated

UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Bile Duct Disease
  • Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Cirrhosis
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Jaundice
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Disease
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Advanced Endoscopy
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound

Providers

Travis D. Ayers, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Samuel T. Boston, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Lyle J. Burdine, M.D., Ph.D.

Lyle J. Burdine, M.D., Ph.D. Transplant Surgeon

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Megan W. Butler, M.D.

Megan W. Butler, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Adrian Chapa-Rodriguez, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Stephan Dehmel, M.D.

Stephan Dehmel, M.D. Gastroenterologist

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Matthew G. Deneke, M.D.

Matthew G. Deneke, M.D. Gastroenterologist

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Jonathan A. Dranoff, M.D.

Jonathan A. Dranoff, M.D. Gastroenterologist

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Shashank Garg, M.D.

Shashank Garg, M.D. Gastroenterologist

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Curt H. Hagedorn, M.D.

Curt H. Hagedorn, M.D. Gastroenterologist

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Sumant Inamdar, M.D.

Sumant Inamdar, M.D. Gastroenterologist

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David Kawatu, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Locations

Exterior of Outpatient Center

Gastroenterology Clinic

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center, Third Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-8000
New and Returning Patients
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Related Areas of Expertise

  • Pediatric Care

Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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