We strive to be the regional leader in digestive health and gastroenterology, providing a significant level of comprehensive patient- and family-centered care to patients across Montana and the region. Logan Health’s Digestive Care team offer the largest group of gastrointestinal (GI) medical professionals in Montana.
Our Digestive Health Services
Our gastroenterology specialists treat a full range of simple to complex GI conditions, including:
- Colon and rectal cancer screening*
- Family history of gastrointestinal cancers
- Stomach and small bowel cancers
- Liver problems (hepatitis and cirrhosis)
- Gallstones, gallbladder disorders, biliary tract disorders
- Pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and pancreatic cancer
- Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer
- Celiac disease and nutritional problems
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
- Heartburn, acid reflux and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- Indigestion, gas and bloating
- Trouble swallowing (dysphagia)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea (acute and chronic)
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Rectal bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Ulcers
*The American Cancer Society recommends colorectal cancer screening for people age 50 and older. If you have a family history of colon cancer, earlier screening is recommended. Talk with your doctor about the best screening options for you.
Meet Our Team
Locations
A department of Logan Health Medical Center
Logan Health Children's Specialists
A department of Logan Health Medical Center
Logan Health Specialty Care – Polson
Education & Resources
Preparing for Your Procedure
To help ensure that patients are comfortable and relaxed during their endoscopic procedures, our GI specialists order two different types of sedation described below. Half of our patients receive general anesthesia and half receive conscious/moderate sedation.
Conscious/Moderate Sedation
A complimentary combination of pain and sedating medications are administered along with IV fluids, and patients remain breathing on their own. Patients typically fall into a “twilight” sleep, but remain arousable and able to hear and comply with commands. Most patients do not remember their procedures. This sedation can be used in the outpatient endoscopy center or the hospital.
General Anesthesia/Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
This type of deep sedation is administered by a anesthesiology provider (anesthesiologist) in a qualified facility such as a hospital or ambulatory surgery center. The patient is completely out and unable to move without assistance. Your doctor may want you to have general anesthesia with the support of an anesthesiologist because of respiratory, heart or other significant health concerns. A separate fee is charged by the anesthesiologist for these service
Learn about:
- Ensuring the safety of your endoscopic procedure
- Understanding bowel preparation
- Nulytely Bowel Prep Instructions for Colonoscopy
- MoviPrep Instructions for Colonoscopy
- Miralax – Gatorade Prep Instructions Millie
What to Expect From Your Colonoscopy Procedure
Understanding Endoscopic Ultrasound
Understanding Your ERCP Procedure
Colorectal Cancer Screening With FIT
Contact Us
Logan Health Digestive Care
320 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone and Fax
Phone: (406) 752-7441
Fax: (406) 751-8273
Hours
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.