Digestive Health

Fast, convenient access to superlative gastrointestinal care.

For patients in Connecticut, Hartford HealthCare Digestive Health is a comprehensive resource for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a full range of gastrointestinal disorders that affect the stomach, colon and digestive tract.

We provide expert care. But we also realize that when you visit us, you may be experiencing some discomfort. That's why we do everything we can to ensure that your visit is as pleasant and comfortable as possible. The Gastroenterology Division treats a wide variety of digestive disorders and taps into the skill and experience of a broad team of health professionals with long experience in these essential screening and diagnostic modalities.

From routine screenings and common tests to advanced procedures and complex cases, the Gastroenterology Division offers the expert diagnostic and treatment capabilities that referring physicians demand, combined with the compassionate care every patient deserves.

Digestive Health Services at Hartford HealthCare encompass the following procedures in addition to many others:

• Anal Manometry
• Capsule Endoscopy (Pillcam)
• Colonoscopy
• Endocinch
• Enteroscopy
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
• Impedance and Motility Testing
• Spiral Enteroscopy
• Upper Endoscopy

Acute Care Locations:

	Backus Hospital Backus Hospital includes a not-for-profit, 213-bed hospital in Norwich and numerous off-site locations, including several health centers and the Backus Outpatient Care Center.
	Hartford Hospital Hartford Hospital is an 867-bed Level 1 Trauma Center & regional referral center that provides high-quality care in all clinical disciplines. It is one of the largest teaching hospitals and tertiary care centers in New England.
	The Hospital of Central Connecticut The Hospital of Central Connecticut is a 446-bed, acute-care community teaching hospital with campuses in New Britain and Southington.
	MidState Medical Center MidState Medical Center is a 156-bed acute care hospital located in Meriden, Connecticut, with satellite offices in Cheshire, Wallingford and Southington.

Outpatient Locations:

Glastonbury GI Center Let the Glastonbury GI Center be your health partner. We're pleased to provide the Glastonbury area with a series of programs designed to help you and your family stay healthy and learn about health issues you may be dealing with.