Gastroenterology
Cameron is proud to provide comprehensive GI services onsite at our hospital campus in Steuben County. Our team of board-certified gastroenterologists and nurse practitioners focus on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the digestive tract, pancreas and liver.
Call 260-667-5148 today for an appointment.
Cameron GI Services
Gastrointestinal conditions affect populations, young and old alike. Cameron is committed to delivering specialized care close to home for patients 18+. Our team specializes in general gastroenterology, liver care, and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis). Whether you’re referred to one of our gastroenterologists for a single visit, screening colonoscopy, or ongoing care, we’re focused on providing the best possible care.
General GI
- Celiac disease
- Clostridium difficile infection
- Colon cancer screening
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis/ diverticulitis
- Dyspepsia/Indigestion
- Gas/bloating
- Gastric intestinal metaplasia
- Hematochezia (blood in stool)
- H. Pylori infection
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Microscopic colitis
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver Disease
- Abnormal liver enzymes
- Alcoholic liver disease
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Compensated liver cirrhosis
- Fatty liver
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B and C
- Liver cyst
- NASH/MASH
- PBC (Primary biliary cholangitis)
Esophageal Disorders
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- GERD/acid reflux
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
To schedule an appointment with a member of the Cameron Gastroenterology team, contact your primary care provider to initiate a referral. Once the referral is received, our team will review your medical records to ensure we can appropriately address your GI needs before contacting you to arrange an appointment.
Contact Us
To learn more about our IBD (Crohn’s & ulcerative colitis) specialists, call us at 260-667-2837.
Cameron Medical Office Building
Suite 303
306 East Maumee Street
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260-667-5148
Fax: 260-667-5231
Enter through the Cameron Health Medical Office Building. Take the elevators to the third floor. Our office is located in suite 303.
Meet Our Providers
Whether you’re traveling from nearby in northeast Indiana or beyond, our specialists will treat you with the urgency and care you deserve. Our providers take time to hear patients’ concerns and goals. We work hand-in-hand with both our patients and their primary care providers to ensure we’re providing exceptional care from start to finish. Get to know our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Gastroenterology?
A: Gastroenterology is a medical specialty dedicated to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the digestive system. This includes conditions involving the organs of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas and both the small and large intestines.
Q: What does a Gastroenterologist do?
A: Gastroenterologists are physicians who specialize in diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of digestive system disorders, ranging from mild symptoms to complex gastrointestinal diseases. Treatment approaches may include dietary and lifestyle modifications, pharmacologic therapies and diagnostic or therapeutic procedures such as upper endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Q: When to see a Gastroenterologist?
A: You may benefit from seeing a gastroenterologist if you experience symptoms or have conditions affecting your digestive system. Common reasons for referral include:
- Blood in the stool or black, tarry stools
- Changes in bowel habits, such as chronic diarrhea or constipation
- Chronic heartburn or acid reflux (GERD)
- Difficulty swallowing
- Evaluation of liver or pancreatic disorders
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other functional digestive disorders
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
- Management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
- Persistent abdominal pain, bloating or discomfort
- Screening or surveillance for colon cancer (routine colonoscopy)
- Unexplained nausea or vomiting
- Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
Q: What diseases do gastroenterologists treat?
A: Gastroenterologists diagnose and manage a wide range of disorders affecting the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and gallbladder.
- Esophagus and stomach:
- Esophagitis
- Difficulty swallowing
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic heartburn
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Small and large intestine:
- Celiac disease (gluten intolerance)
- Chronic constipation
- Chronic diarrhea
- Crohn’s disease (IBD)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
- Ulcerative colitis (IBD)
- Liver, gallbladder and pancreas:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Compensated liver cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease (nonalcoholic and alcoholic)
- Hepatitis A, B or C
- Pancreatic cysts
- Pancreatitis (acute or chronic)
- Colorectal and other conditions:
- Anal fissures
- Colorectal cancer (screening and surveillance)
- Colon polyps
- Medical treatment of hemorrhoids
- Rectal bleeding
Q: What should I expect at my first Gastroenterologist appointment?
A: During your appointment, your doctor will review your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. This will be followed by a physical exam and, if necessary, recommendations for tests or procedures to help diagnose or monitor your condition.