Dr. Shubash Agal is a Gastroenterologist. View more details about the doctor on Practo.
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Who is a gastroenterologist?
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A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in analysis as well as treatment of disorders of gastrointestinal tract and liver. Gastroenterology is basically a branch of medicine which deals with diseases which affect the gastrointestinal tract, which encompasses organs from your mouth till the anus.
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Disorders of which body parts are treated by a Gastroenterologist?
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Disorders of your stomach, liver, entire digestive tract, oesophagus, small intestine, rectum, colon, pancreas, gall bladder and bile ducts are treated by a gastroenterologist
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Can a Gastroenterologist perform colonoscopy?
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Yes, a gastroenterologist can perform colonoscopy. As a gastroenterologist receives special training in treating gastrointestinal diseases, he or she can easily perform colonoscopy.