Gastroenterology Service
The Gastroenterology Service is part of the Institute of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (ICMDM). It is mainly dedicated to the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal diseases and works to offer excellent assistance led by specialized and integrated teams.
The Service is made up of a multidisciplinary team of professionals that covers various areas of gastrointestinal disease, such as inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer prevention, esophagogastric and pancreatic disease, and digestive endoscopy. The Service makes up one of the most prestigious digestive endoscopy units in the country.
The participation of teams of medical professionals from different Services and Institutes, as well as the integration of nursing staff with knowledge and specific tasks in these areas, are key factors in offering high-quality assistance.
What are we dealing with?
These are the main healthcare topics that are treated in the Gastroenterology Service.
Last year in numbers
> 4,800
Highly complex endoscopic examinations
> 3,200
First visits
(hospitalization and specialized primary care)
> 14,000
Colonoscopies and upper digestive endoscopies
> 900
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease in biological treatment
Know the team
The Gastroenterology Service employs 85 health professionals from various disciplines, such as those of medical and nursing. as well as administrative staff, to address the comprehensive treatment of patients with gastrointestinal diseases.
Assistive Devices
The healthcare activity of the Gastroenterology Service is carried out in the following organizations:
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