Joseph Kittinger, III, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF

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As you swallow food, muscles in your mouth and throat propel it to your esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. Your esophagus, which is about 10 inches long, moves food from the back of your throat to your stomach. More…

• Disorders of the Esophagus

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

• Heartburn

• Hiatal Hernia

• Cancer of the Esophagus

The liver is the largest organ in your body. Your liver performs more than 500 functions, including storing nutrients, filtering and processing chemicals in food, and producing bile, a substance that helps digest fats and eliminate waste products. More…

• Disorders of the Liver

• Cirrhosis

• Hepatitis

• Liver Cancer

The liver produces bile, a thick digestive fluid which, between meals, is stored and concentrated in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small sac located just under the liver. More…

• Disorders of the Gallbladder

• Cholecystitis

• Gallstones

The stomach, part of your digestive system, is a J-shaped organ located in the upper abdomen, under your ribs. Your stomach acts as a storage bin, a food mixer, a digestive tub, and a sterilizing system.
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• Disorders of the Stomach & Duodenum

• Peptic Ulcer Disease

• Pyloric Stenosis

• Stomach Cancer

The pancreas, located in the upper abdomen, is connected to your small intestine. It produces enzymes, which help you digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
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• Disorders of the Pancreas

• Pancreatitis

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Pancreatic Cancer

Your small intestine is a long tube—when stretched out is about 22 feet long. The inner walls of the small intestine are covered with millions of microscopic, fingerlike projections called villi, which absorb nutrients into the body. More…

• Disorders of the Small Intestine

• Celiac Disease

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Lactose Intolerance

The main function of your colon is to remove water from the undigested matter and form solid waste that can be excreted as stool (feces) during a bowel movement. More…

• Disorders of the Colon

• Colon Polyps

• Diverticular Disease

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Cancer of the Colon

The rectum is the final portion of your large intestine. It is where stool (feces) is stored until it leaves the digestive system through your anus. The accumulation of stools stretches the walls of your rectum and signals the need for a bowel movement.
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• Disorders of the Anus & Rectum

• Anal Fissure

• Hemorrhoids

• Anal and Rectal Cancer