MNGI Digestive Health is a nationally recognized leader in gastroenterology diagnosis and care.MNGI Digestive Health specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adults and children with GI disorders. Our board-certified gastroenterologists have expertise in virtually all types of digestive conditions, such as acid reflux disease, heartburn and swallowing disorders, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, hepatitis and liver disease, biologics and infusion therapy, celiac disease, hemorrhoid banding and more. MNGI Digestive Health has several convenient outpatient endoscopy centers and clinics located in Bloomington, Chanhassen, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Maplewood, Minneapolis, Plymouth, Saint Paul and Woodbury. Our Operations We believe that a strong medical group management team allows our physicians to do what they do best: practice medicine. Physicians who join MNGI Digestive Health benefit from the clinical support and administrative expertise provided by our corporate office. The Twin Cities area is a mature medical market, which allows us to predict earnings and future growth with confidence. Through dynamic physician leadership and strong professional management, our relationship with payers is second to none. Our Participation in Research We firmly believe that research is the foundation for health care excellence and an important investment in the future of our patients. Our physicians are leaders in introducing advances in diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology techniques to clinical practice. We provide eligible patients with opportunities to participate in national and international clinical research studies, which are conducted under the supervision of a dedicated MNGI Digestive Health research team. Our patients are some of the first to receive new therapies and treatments, many of which are available only through clinical research trials.Our contributions to research have been diverse, including participation in studies for colon cancer prevention, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hepatitis, Barrett's syndrome and liver disease. MNGI Digestive Health physicians and patients have access to emerging GI technologies, due in large part to our large patient base, highly trained personnel and well-equipped facilities. Examples of new technology used by our practice include the BRAVO pH capsule, HALO ablation of Barrett's esophagus, pill cam, video capsule endoscopy and FibroScan. Our Commitment to Education We support medical education for our colleagues, for the community at large and for our own professional development. Our doctors participate in hospital-sponsored clinical conferences and courses, physician meetings and teaching engagements. MNGI Digestive Health physicians have clinical faculty appointments at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and are actively engaged in teaching medical students, residents and gastroenterology fellows in the Departments of Medicine, Pediatrics and Family Practice. Teaching sites include Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, St. John's Hospital and Minnesota Gastroenterology outpatient clinics. Our physicians also participate in formal post-graduate programs sponsored by the University. Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) for Endoscopy Our goal is to provide patients with the safest and most comfortable endoscopic procedure possible. That is why have an entire team of anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists as an intregral part of the MNGI Digestive Health organization. This approach allows our gastroenterologists to provide the highest quality patient care during each and every endoscopic procedure. Pathology Laboratory MNGI Digestive Health has a full service, in-house pathology laboratory to expedite biopsy diagnosis and reporting for patients, their families and referring providers. Hospital and Inpatient Services Our gastroenterologists are scheduled at local hospitals for on-site consultation, contributing to effective diagnosis and efficient treatment, and often resulting in decreased inpatient lengths of stay and increased patient satisfaction. Patient and Community Education MNGI Digestive Health physicians and staff are regularly involved with patient education across the community raising public awareness about important health issues, such as colorectal cancer symptoms, risk factors and preventive screening. |
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Convenient Minnesota locations where we provide premier gastroenterology care:
Bloomington, Chanhassen, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Maplewood, Northeast Minneapolis, Plymouth, Saint Paul and Woodbury