Digestive Health

A lot of people care about your health. Including us. So if you're 45 or over and due for a colon screening, you should know that Day Kimball has one of the most comprehensive digestive health programs around.

Gastroenterology deals with the function, diseases and disorders of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, bile ducts, liver, small intestine, colon (or large intestine), and rectum.

Physician Consultations

Consults for advanced treatment of digestive and liver disorders are available through our associated board certified gastroenterologists from Connecticut GI. A referral from your primary care practitioner (PCP) is required.

Schedule An Appointment

Consultations are available through our associated physicians at Connecticut GI; ask your PCP for a referral. Click the button below to request an appointment.

Endoscopic Services

With our state-of-the-art Doris E. Madeira Endoscopy Suite at Day Kimball Hospital and the services of our associated gastroenterologists from Connecticut GI, we are able to offer comprehensive screening, diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of gastroenterology diseases and conditions, including:

colonoscopy
endoscopic biopsies
small bowel capsule endoscopy
gastroscopy
sigmoidoscopy
ulcer treatment procedures
upper endoscopy

Visit our endoscopic services page for more information.

Surgical Care

Our Day Kimball Medical Group general surgeons provide expert emergency and non-emergent surgical care, including the latest, most advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques. We specialize in removal of the gallbladder or appendix, colectomy, colon re-anastomosis, small bowel obstruction repair and hemorrhoidectomy. Our surgeons are available 24/7 for emergency surgeries. Non-emergent procedures require a referral and may be scheduled through your PCP or general surgeon’s office.

Visit our general surgery page and colorectal surgery for more information.

Billing and Payment Information

Billing for physician consultations will be submitted to your insurance directly by Connecticut GI.

Billing for endoscopic and surgical procedures will be submitted to your insurance carrier by more than one party; the physician’s practice for surgical services, Day Kimball Hospital for facility services and North American Partners for Anesthesia (NAPA) for anesthesiology services, when applicable.

Please check with your insurance carrier for details about your specific coverage, copays, deductibles and any prior authorization requirements.

If you have questions about your Day Kimball Hospital bill or need help paying for care, please contact our team of financial counselors. For more information visit billing page.