Members of Consultative Gastroenterology on all three Mayo Clinic campuses have broad interests in gastrointestinal diseases and specialized expertise to evaluate and manage challenging diagnoses.
Highly specialized expertise
Among our many interests, we share especially focused expertise in:
Patients may also be referred to Consultative Gastroenterology with gastrointestinal symptoms that have not been diagnosed. Some of these nonspecific symptoms include the following:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Subacute or chronic abdominal pain
- Subacute or chronic diarrhea
- Weight loss of unknown cause
Current expert care: COVID-19 and digestive symptoms
Why contact Consultative Gastroenterology?
Among many services, Consultative Gastroenterology offers highly specialized expertise for a range of lesser-known or difficult-to-diagnose digestive issues. Here's a sampling:
Functional gastrointestinal disorders: Integrated, comprehensive assessment, testing and care for better outcomes
Both our integrated team approach to care and the medical and practice advancements made here at Mayo Clinic have translated into better care for motility as well as for a range of other commonly seen functional issues of the gut.
- We offer testing and treatment capacities that few other institutions have. This often leads to accurate diagnosis of root causes and more-effective care for the people we see in Consultative Gastroenterology.
- Patients are often referred here from other health care organizations because these diagnoses can involve overlapping areas of medicine. Without the multidisciplinary approach the Mayo Clinic offers, they can be extremely hard to treat effectively.
Constipation: Teamwork, advanced diagnostics and a full range of treatments
- Teamwork. Gastroenterologists, specialists in colon and rectal surgery, gynecologists, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists work together to make an accurate diagnosis and develop a treatment plan for your needs.
- Advanced diagnostic resources. Specialists within Consultative Gastroenterology use a wide range of tests to identify the cause of constipation, including tests to assess movement of material through the gastrointestinal tract (scintigraphy), muscle contractions in the colon (motility tests), and rectal and pelvic floor muscle function.
- A full range of treatment options to consider. Consultative Gastroenterology doctors work with you to review all of your treatment options and choose treatments to suit your needs and goals, including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, medications, surgery, and biofeedback training.
Advanced diagnosis and care for celiac disease
Mayo Clinic is a leading center for diagnosing and treating celiac disease, which can often be confused with other digestive disorders. Consultative Gastroenterology offers the latest imaging and laboratory tools to accurately identify the source of your problem and the expertise to design effective treatment plans.
Mayo Clinic doctors treat more than 2,000 people with celiac disease every year.
In particular, we have the capacity to find the root cause of intractable symptoms of celiac disease — for example, in people who are not eating any gluten. The depth and breadth of our services as well as the volume of people we treat, combined with our team approach, has led to a wealth of expertise and high level of care that very few institutions can offer.
A comprehensive approach to diagnosing chronic abdominal wall pain
One of the more challenging issues for which people are often referred to us is chronic abdominal wall pain, which can be complex to properly diagnose and treat.
Comprehensive Gastroenterology's team of physicians, nurses and other specialists use advanced technology, sophisticated imaging tests and comprehensive examinations to obtain a detailed, accurate diagnosis of your pain.
They collaborate to evaluate your condition and determine the most appropriate treatment.
Advanced diagnostic and treatment expertise for other challenging gastrointestinal issues
In addition to treating the conditions mentioned above, we offer deep experience and insight into conditions such as:
Advances in care leading to better condition management and quality of life
A team approach to care for the whole person
On each Mayo Clinic campus, Consultative Gastroenterology leverages an integrated practice model to coordinate care across many specialties and subspecialties for those with gastrointestinal issues. This team approach combines a thorough evaluation with well-rounded treatment recommendations to enhance function and restore quality of life.
During your comprehensive consultation, you'll receive a thorough evaluation by multiple specialists and likely undergo a series of procedures and tests as your particular needs dictate. You may also receive diagnostic studies including advanced CT and MRI imaging, endoscopic ultrasound, and open and minimally invasive surgery. Your team will use these findings to recommend a treatment plan that's specific to your individual needs and goals.
Research
Active clinical studies
This group is active in clinical studies related to Clostridium difficile research and to celiac disease research.
Mayo Clinic laboratories and programs related to Consultative Gastroenterology
Publications
See a list of publications about conditions within Consultative Gastroenterology by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
Top ranked
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been recognized as the best gastroenterology and GI surgery hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in every year since, 1990 when the rankings were first established.