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For patients in Connecticut, Hartford HealthCare's Digestive Health Institute 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. From routine screenings and common tests to advanced procedures and complex cases, we offer expert diagnostic and treatment capabilities, combined with the compassionate care every patient deserves.
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The new Hartford HealthCare Digestive Health Center in Bloomfield offers coordinated care with the expertise of gastroenterology and surgical specialists and sub-specialists along with an expanded GI Endoscopy Unit to meet all of your digestive health needs—all in one convenient location.
Hartford HealthCare’s Neurogastroenterology & Motility Center is a comprehensive program dedicated to the holistic care of patients with complex gastrointestinal motility disorders.
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 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 is a 446-bed, acute-care community teaching hospital with campuses in New Britain and Southington.
MidState Medical Center is a 156-bed acute care hospital located in Meriden, Connecticut, with satellite offices in Cheshire, Wallingford and Southington.
2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Digestive Health Institute - Dr. Jeffrey Nestler
Daniel Lavy, MD, Colorectal Surgeon, Digestive Health Center, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, discusses Kirstie Alley's Colon Cancer Diagnosis
Brisas Truncali, MD, Gastroenterologist, Connecticut GI, Hartford HealthCare Digestive Health Center, discusses trends in colon cancer.
Jamie Allers, RD, Digestive Health Center, Hartford HealthCare, says that it is important to keep up with your regular eating routine to stay on track on days outside of holiday celebrations, and it is also important to stay mindful and consume alcohol in moderation.
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