Digestive Health

We Treat Digestive Health Disorders so You Can Get Back in Action

Digestive health disorders can slow you down and stop you from doing the things you love. Digestive disorders can cause you daily pain and discomfort when you eat and can disrupt your normal bodily functions. Left untreated, these issues can decrease your quality of life and can even become life-threatening. If you are living with disruptive digestive health problems, Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring and Holy Cross Hospital in Germantown offer advanced diagnostic technologies and cutting-edge treatment options to improve your quality of life. Our digestive care covers a wide range of issues related to the gastrointestinal tract, including the liver, stomach, colon and rectum, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Many of our digestive health surgeons perform advanced, minimally invasive surgeries, including robotic -assisted surgeries. Minimally invasive surgeries use smaller incisions, which lead to a faster recovery, less pain, and an improved cosmetic result. Robotic-assisted surgery can have additional benefits due to the enhanced technologies and precision. Many Holy Cross Health surgeons are specially trained and certified to perform robotic-assisted surgery using multiple cutting-edge da Vinci surgical robots to ensure optimal, high-quality surgical treatment.

Digestive Conditions We Treat

Through comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options, Holy Cross Health’s Digestive Health Program addresses conditions and diseases including:

Acid Reflux
Barrett’s Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diarrhea
Diverticulitis (inflammation in the digestive tract) Esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus)
Fecal Incontinence
Gallstones
Gastroparesis and other motility disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or heartburn, including through use of the LINX^© Reflux Management System
Gastrointestinal disorders during pregnancy
Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining)
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernias
Inflammatory or Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS)
Liver disease
Obesity
Pancreatic cysts
Pancreatitis
Swallowing disorders such as Dysphagia and Achalasia
Ulcers

Treatments

Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital are equipped to support these advanced diagnostic and treatment approaches for digestive health issues:

Bariatric Surgery
Bile Duct Stenting/Stone Removal
Botox Injection
Capsule and Catheter-based pH Monitoring
Cholangioscopy and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Complex Colorectal Surgery
Endoscopic Fistula Closure
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
Endoscopic Stent Placement
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS) and Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy (ENB)
Esophageal Dilatation
Fecal Transplantation (Bacteriotherapy)
LINX^© Reflux Management System, an innovative magnetic band implant used to treat heartburn
Manometry (esophageal and anorectal)
Minimally invasive surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery
Nissen Fundoplication
Therapeutic Endoscopy

A Welcoming Environment

If an inpatient stay is necessary at Holy Cross Hospital or Holy Cross Germantown Hospital , both offer all-private patient rooms with a comfortable sleeper sofa for the patient’s support person to remain by their side. Amenities also include room-service-style meal delivery, free Internet access, and an in-room entertainment center.

Our Team

Holy Cross Health’s Digestive Health Program includes experienced, board-certified physicians in the following surgical specialties:

General Surgery
Gastroenterology
Thoracic Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Bariatric Surgery

These physicians collaborate with other specialists and team members including physician assistants, specially trained nurses, endoscopy technicians and support staff.

To find a physician, view our physician teams, search the online physician's directory or call 301-754-8800.