Various digestive symptoms and conditions require diagnostic procedures that allow your gastroenterologist the opportunity to explore potential causes. The findings from these GI procedures guide the doctor’s diagnosis and suggested treatment regimen.
Procedures and Screenings Available
Dr. Jay Yepuri provides expert endoscopy, colon cancer screening with colonoscopy, hemorrhoid banding, and more for patients in Tarrant County, DFW Mid-Cities (Hurst, Euless, Bedford), Colleyville, Southlake, Grapevine, Trophy Club, Northlake, Westlake, Watauga, Roanoke, Keller, and Fort Worth, TX areas. The experienced and knowledgeable staff working with Dr. Yepuri put the patient’s needs and comfort first. If you’ve been referred for endoscopy, colonoscopy, IBS, Remicade, or other advanced therapy for Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, we are here to meet your treatment needs. We encourage you to read additional information on the diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures performed by Dr. Yepuri below:
Reflux: Endoscopic Treatment Options
Dr. Yepuri is one of a few doctors in DFW who can perform non-surgical endoscopic procedures to treat GERD. He has received specialized mentored training to achieve certification to perform both the TIF and Stretta procedures.
TIF-trained physicians can restore your esophageal valve’s natural shape, location, and effectiveness with a non-surgical procedure, stopping reflux.
Stretta is a minimally invasive, non-surgical endoscopic procedure that significantly reduces GERD symptoms, allowing most patients to eliminate or significantly decrease the use of anti-reflux medications.
Reflux: Endoscopic Treatment Options
Dr. Yepuri is one of a few doctors in DFW who can perform non-surgical endoscopic procedures to treat GERD. He has received specialized mentored training to achieve certification to perform both the TIF and Stretta procedures.
TIF-trained physicians can restore your esophageal valve’s natural shape, location, and effectiveness with a non-surgical procedure, stopping reflux.
Stretta is a minimally invasive, non-surgical endoscopic procedure that significantly reduces GERD symptoms, allowing most patients to eliminate or significantly decrease the use of anti-reflux medications.
Colonoscopy – Scheduling Options
Dr. Yepuri offers an option called direct access colonoscopy to qualifying patients, that allows those patients needing a colon cancer screening to schedule their colonoscopy without the expense or time needed for an office visit prior to the GI procedure. If you need to schedule a screening colonoscopy, please call our practice and we’ll ask a few questions to see if you qualify for an direct access colonoscopy.
Why You Should Get These Screenings?
Men and Women at average-risk for colon cancer should receive their first screening colonoscopy at age 45. Many of the screenings offered by Dr. Yepuri should be done as part of regular yearly check-ups. Prevention is key when it comes to colon cancer, and your Fort Worth area gastroenterologist can help. Early detection of symptoms revealed by regular screenings allows the proper treatment and care that can prevent the spread of disease.
It is important to have screening for various gastroenterological problems. Some conditions are present even when there are no symptoms shown. Sometimes there are clear warning signs that indicate you may need to consult a gastroenterologist immediately. It is of the utmost importance that you make an appointment with a Fort Worth, TX Gastroenterology Clinic, if you find you’re suffering from any of these symptoms:
- Rectal bleeding/diarrhea/bloody stools
- Abdominal pain
- Rectal pain or itching
- Unexplained weight loss
- Upper abdominal discomfort
- Heartburn
- Chest pain
- Indigestion
- Swallowing difficulties
You do not need to be referred to us by another physician! We are usually able to schedule an appointment for you within 24-48 hours. If you are suffering any of these symptoms, please call for a screening today.