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Digestive Health Institute Overview
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Obesity Health Risk Assessment
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Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Bowel Function
- Achalasia
- Acute or Chronic Pancreatitis
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Bile Duct (Cholangiocarcinoma)
- Bile Duct Injuries
- Bile Duct Injuries Following Gallbladder Surgery
- Bowel Obstructions
- Cirrhosis
- Celiac Disease
- Centrally Mediated Abdominal Pain Syndrome (CAPS)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Cholangitis
- Choledochal Cysts
- Colon Polyps
- Crohn’s Disease
- Dysphagia
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Gastroparesis
- Globus Sensation
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hiatal Hernia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Cysts
- Liver Fibrosis
- Liver Transplant Evaluation
- Metastatic Cancer to the Liver
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts, Intraductal Papillary Mucinous
- Portal Hypertension
- Pyogenic Liver Disease
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
- Ulcerative Colitis
Procedures & Treatments
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Advanced Imaging Diagnostics for Liver Disease
- Anorectal Manometry
- Barium Swallow X-ray
- Capsule Study
- Colonoscopy
- EGD Endoscopy
- Elastography
- Electrogastrograms (EGG)
- EndoFLIP
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound with FNA
- Enterra Therapy
- Entyvio (Vedolizumab)
- Esophageal (Bravo™) pH monitoring
- Esophageal Manometry (EM)
- Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation (FEES)
- FibroScan
- Gastric Bypass (Roux-En-Y)
- Gastric Revisions
- Gastric Emptying Test (GET)
- Gastroduodenal Manometry
- GI Genius
- Hepatobiliary (HIDA) Scan
- InterStim
- LINX Reflux Management System
- MR Defecography
- MRI
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Omega Fluroscopy System
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
- Pyloroplasty
- Personalized Breath Tests
- Personalized Nutrition
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Remicade
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Single Balloon Enteroscopy
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Timed Barium Esophageal Emptying Study
- Toupet Fundoplication
- Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF)
- Video Esophagram
- Whipple Operation
Firsts and Awards
First Hospital in California to Offer Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Colonoscopy
Hoag is the first hospital in California to offer an artificial intelligence (AI) enhancement to patients receiving a colonoscopy.
Learn MoreTop Hospital in OC for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Hoag has been recognized as the top hospital in Orange County by U.S. News and World Report for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery for 2023-2024.
In addition, Hoag was ranked the #4 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #9 hospital in California, and is the only Orange County hospital in the top 10.
Learn MoreEmpowering You. With Digestive Health
Digestive health is a journey and we are your lifelong partner. From dietary and wellness support to nurse navigation to our multidisciplinary team of physician experts in obesity, reflux, irritable bowel, liver, colorectal, stomach, esophagus, pancreatic and other digestive diseases, we help you and your family navigate your journey and live your best life.
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Read MoreOur Locations
500 Superior Avenue
Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92663
16405 Sand Canyon Ave.
Suite 280
Irvine, CA 92618
Hoag Endoscopy Center – Hospital (GI Lab) Newport Beach
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Contact: 949-764-5538
1 Hoag Drive, East Tower, 2nd floor
Newport Beach, CA 92663
16200 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
Hoag Endoscopy Center – Hoag Health Center Newport Beach
Hoag Health Center Newport Beach
Contact: 949-698-1339
500 Superior Ave., Suite 120
Newport Beach, CA 92663
16405 Sand Canyon Ave., Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
1 Hoag Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92663
16105 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618