The section of Therapeutic Endoscopy is available to assist with the diagnosis and endoscopic management of the diseases of the liver, biliary tree, pancreas and luminal gastrointestinal tract. Our physicians have extensive training and experience in the endoscopic treatment of complex disorders involving the GI tract.
As a teaching hospital, we are involved with endoscopic research to provide best evidence-based care for patients. Based on patient need, we provide both a consultative service and/or direct access endoscopies.
Diseases and conditions treated:
- Biliary obstruction related to stones, benign or malignant strictures
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Pancreatic neoplasms
- Pancreatic cystic lesions
- Pancreatic divisum and other pancreaticobiliary anatomic anomalies
- Neoplasms of the GI tract
- Esophageal, gastric, small bowel, colorectal tumors
- Management of dysphagia and difficult strictures
- Barrett's esophagus
- GI bleeding
- Ulcers, varices, GAVE, Dielafoy's lesions, diverticular bleeding, radiation proctitis
- Submucosal lesions of the GI tract
Interventional Procedures:
Staff Physicians
Ann Marie Joyce, MD
Director of Endoscopy
Mark J. Sterling, MD
Director of Endoscopic Ultrasound
Frederick W. Heiss, MD
Senior Staff Physician
To speak with the Therapeutic Endoscopy coordinator, please call 781-744-8029.
(Fax: 781-744-5669)
For Referring Physicians
To download an Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy procedure referral ordering form, please click here.
