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G.I. Center

 

Kevin J. Herlihy, MD
Medical
Director

Gastroenterologists
William M. Bauer, M.D.

Michael P. Chase, M.D.

Howard P. Fritz, M.D.
Kevin J. Herlihy, M.D.
Joseph C. Yarze, M.D.,
F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G.

Cathleen H. Bolton,
RN, CGRN
Clinical Manager

 

The G.I. Center is a state-of-the art facility where gastrointestinal/liver disorders are diagnosed and treated in an efficient and coordinated manner. The G.I. Center is located in the rear of the hospital, around and behind the Emergency Care Center. Click here to view a map.  It has five rooms in which procedures are performed and includes a fully equipped fluoroscopy suite should x-ray capabilities be required during a procedure. There are also adjoining areas for patient reception, admission, recovery and discharge. Dressing and restroom facilities are conveniently located for patient use.

 

The G.I. Center is open Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
518-926-6220

(specially trained staff is available to
perform emergency procedures at other times)

 
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7 Full Time RN's

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6 Part Time RN's

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3 Per Diem RN's

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1 Unit Secretary

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3 Technicians

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1 Technician (specializing in endoscopic equipment maintenance)

Services Provided . . . 
click on underlined procedure for more information.
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Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (EGD)*
        Prep Information
        Clear Diet Information

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Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Colonoscopy)*
        Prep Information
        Clear Diet Information

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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography* (ERCP)

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Esophageal Dilation

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Endoscopic Ultrasound*

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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)*

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Esophageal Manometry

*May incorporate therapeutic interventions such as biopsy,
polyp/lesion removal, laser, argon plasma coagulation (APC), stent placement/removal, dilation, endoscopic banding, sclerotherapy, botulinum toxin (Botox) injection, hemostatic (treatment of bleeding) techniques, foreign body retrieval.

Glens Falls Hospital
100 Park Street Glens Falls, New York 12801
Info: (518) 926-1000
Email: mail@gfhospital.org