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Gastroenterology - UVMMC Main Campus

 (802) 847-3479

111 Colchester Avenue
Main Campus, Main Pavilion, Level 5
Burlington, VT 05401-1473

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The University of Vermont Medical Center's Gastroenterology and Hepatology Outpatient Clinic is staffed by University of Vermont Medical Group providers, faculty members and fellows, providing consultation, treatment and management of diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestine, liver, and pancreas.

Common Gastroenterology and Hepatology Conditions

  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Biliary Cancer
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Dysphagia (Swallowing Disorders)
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstone Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cyst

Common Gastroenterology and Hepatology Treatments

  • Anti-viral Therapy for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
  • Diagnostic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy (view how to prepare for your colonoscopy)
  • Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett's Disease
  • Endoscopic Removal of Colorectal Polyps
  • Endoscopic Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancer (including Esophagus, Stomach, Bile Ducts, Pancreas, and Colon)
  • Medical Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Specialized services include diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, enteroscopy, ERCP, endoscopic laser surgery, manometry, 24-hour ambulatory PH monitoring, treatment of variceal and non-variceal bleeding and the placement of temporary and permanent esophageal and biliary stents.

Primary areas of interest and expertise of UVM Medical Group providers include pancreatico biliary endoscopy, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, liver disease, therapeutic endoscopy, motility, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Areas of Expertise

We are the largest and most comprehensive digestive disease specialty group in Vermont and northeastern New York. Our UVM Medical Group physicians are recognized, in particular, for expertise in:

  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Liver disease
  • Endoscopic therapy

As a university hospital, UVM Medical Center partners with the University of Vermont. In addition to providing patient care, our physicians generate advances in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive diseases, and train the next generation of specialists in this field.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Services

The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Outpatient Clinic is staffed by University of Vermont College of Medicine faculty members and fellows providing consultation and treatment of diseases of the liver, biliary tree, pancreas and alimentary tract.

Specialized services include diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, enteroscopy, ERCP, endoscopic laser surgery, manometry, 24-hour ambulatory PH monitoring, treatment of variceal and nonvariceal bleeding and the placement of temporary and permanent esophageal and biliary stents.

Primary areas of interest and expertise of our physicians include pancreatico biliary endoscopy, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, liver disease, therapeutic endoscopy, motility, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Outreach services are provided by the faculty at various sites in surrounding communities.

Preparation Instructions

Getting Ready for Your Colonoscopy with MiraLAX Download PDF
Getting Ready for Your Endoscopy Download PDF
Getting Ready for Your Upper Endoscopy & Colonoscopy Download PDF

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Gastroenterology and Hepatology at The University of Vermont Medical Center is staffed with highly skilled providers who also teach and conduct research. The UVM Medical Center offers a setting that combines education, training and the latest advancements in technology. This allows our physicians to educate others and conduct vital research, which fuels better care for our patients.

Learn more about our clinical, research and academic missions below.

Patient Care

How to refer a patient to The UVM Medical Center Gastroenterology and Hepatology:

  • Call (toll free): 888-362-3242
  • Fax Referral Line: 802-847-2001
  • Email: ReferralCenteratuvmhealth [dot] org (ReferralCenter[at]uvmhealth[dot]org)  Note: please send encrypted files.

For information on the Office of Provider Relations, Provider Access Services and Patient Placement Services, visit Patient Referral Resources.

Education

Fellowship and Residency Programs - We offer residency and fellowship programs in over 17 service lines. Our Gastroenterology Fellowship program provides close mentorship and in-depth training to equip fellows for success in any future path.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) – Our CME program offers a series of medical courses for health care professionals to learn about new and developing areas of their fields. Visit CME.

Grand Rounds - Grand Rounds present current medical topics and developments. They are sponsored by individual departments on a regular basis.

Research

Investigators at the UVM Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology have contributed major advances to the field of digestive services. Research includes basic and translational research, clinical research and mentored research. For more information, visit the UVM Gastroenterology & Hepatology division or go to the UVM Office of Clinical Trials Research to receive up–to-date information on the latest clinical trials.

Michael A. D'Amico, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Eric K. Ganguly, MD
Gastroenterology
      	        
	  	  Edwin Goncharuk, DO
Edwin Goncharuk, DO
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine - Hospital Medicine
Jason Heffley, MD
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine - Specialty Care
Shruti Khurana, MD
Gastroenterology
Jane A. Roberts, MD
Gastroenterology
Jillian S. Sullivan, MD, MSc
Pediatric Gastroenterology