Gastroenterology

The Patients First Health Care gastroenterologists study diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and offer treatment for diseases of the upper tract, including the esophagus, stomach and small intestines; the lower GI tract, which includes the large intestine, colon and rectum; and the hepatobiliary system, such as the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas.

Our gastroenterologists perform both outpatient and inpatient procedures and specialize in endoscopy, colonoscopy and non-invasive diagnostic procedures.

Specific conditions treated include:

Swallowing disorders
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn's disease
Chronic liver disease and failure
Cirrhosis of the liver
Diverticular disease
Gallstones
Pancreatitis
Chronic heartburn

Locations and Providers

Locations	Providers
Washington, MO 901 Patients First Drive 2nd Floor (636) 239-7344	Leslie E. Tucker, MD, FACG, FACP Carl F. Blatt, MD Khalid Naseer, MD, FACG, FACP
Sullivan, MO 450A Cumberland Way (573) 468-2006	Barbara Dixon-Scott, MD, PhD