Gastroenterology is concerned with all aspects of the digestive
system, from entry to exit. The specialty deals with diseases of the
gastro-intestinal tract and includes the associated fields of
pancreatobiliary disease and hepatology. Gastroenterology involves
inpatient care, outpatient clinics and diagnostic procedures
including upper and lower gastro-intestinal endoscopy. Hepatology
deals with diseases of the liver and encompasses the management of
patients with acute and chronic liver failure. In addition you may
be involved in the assessment and management of patients with end
stage liver disease who are candidates for or have received liver
transplants.
Many hospitals employ gastroenterologists in the role of a combined
gastroenterologist and general physician.
