Gastroenterology

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Gastroenterologist
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Group practice · 1.8 mi
Plan matchIn personTelehealth
EN · ESOpening in 6 days
Gastroenterologist
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Hospital clinic · 4.3 mi
Plan matchIn person
ENOpening in 13 days
Gastroenterologist
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Independent practice · 5.2 mi
Plan not matchedIn personTelehealth
EN · ZHOpening in 5 days
Gastroenterologist
Sample
Virtual-first practice · 8.4 mi
Plan matchTelehealth
EN · ES · PTOpening in 2 days
Gastroenterologist
Sample
Health system clinic · 10.2 mi
Plan matchIn person
EN · HIWaitlist only
Gastroenterologist
Sample
Group practice · 14.3 mi
Plan not matchedIn personTelehealth
EN · KOOpening in 11 days
Gastroenterologist
Sample
Academic medical center · 22.4 mi
Plan matchIn personTelehealth
EN · ES · AROpening in 16 days

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The basics

What is a gastroenterologist?

A gastroenterologist is a physician with dedicated training in managing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.

The field covers the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. Gastroenterologists complete a three-year internal medicine residency followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology that generally lasts two to three years. You may also hear them called GI doctors or GI specialists.

Stooly doesn’t advise on whether you should see one. A healthcare professional can help determine which type of care is appropriate for your situation.

Source: American College of Gastroenterology, What is a Gastroenterologist?

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What can you compare in Stooly?

Stooly is designed to line gastroenterologists up on the practical details, so the differences are easy to see.

Insurance
Narrow the list using your plan information, with a reminder to confirm coverage with your insurer and the practice.
Distance
Choose how far you're willing to travel and see what falls inside that radius.
Appointment type
See which options offer telehealth, which are in person, and which do both.
Languages
Filter for care in the language you're most comfortable speaking.
Hospital affiliation
See which hospitals a doctor is affiliated with, where that information is available.
Availability
Sort by earliest opening and see who is accepting new patients.

The difference

How Stooly will make the search easier.

One search instead of six tabs
Specialty, location, plan, visit type and language in a single place, rather than spread across a search engine, an insurance directory and several practice websites.
Filters that reflect real decisions
Narrow the list by the things you'd check anyway, in the order you'd check them, and see what each filter removes.
A shortlist you can act on
Save the strong options, compare them side by side, and line up your questions and paperwork before you call.

Questions

Before you ask.

Can I use Stooly today?

You can try the search preview on this page, which runs on illustrative sample listings. To search real listings, join early access and we'll email your invitation.

Can Stooly tell me whether I need a gastroenterologist?

No. Stooly is a navigation tool: it is designed to help you find and compare doctors, not to assess symptoms or recommend a type of care. A healthcare professional can help determine which type of care is appropriate for your situation.

Is a GI doctor the same as a gastroenterologist?

Yes. “GI” is short for gastrointestinal, and “GI doctor” or “GI specialist” are everyday names for a gastroenterologist.

Do I need a referral to see a gastroenterologist?

It depends on your insurance plan. HealthCare.gov notes that many HMOs require a referral from your primary care doctor before you see a specialist, while other plan types may not. Your plan documents or insurer can confirm the rule for you. Our guide to referrals and specialist care explains the details.

Will Stooly show whether a gastroenterologist takes my insurance?

Stooly is designed to let you filter by plan information. Networks change, though, so coverage should always be confirmed with your insurer and the practice before a visit. Here's how to check.

Are the listings in the preview real doctors?

No. Every listing in the preview is illustrative sample data, labelled “Sample”, with no names attached.

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Find a gastroenterologist without the endless searching.

Preview the gastroenterologist search

What is a gastroenterologist?

What can you compare in Stooly?

Insurance

Distance

Appointment type

Languages

Hospital affiliation

Availability

How Stooly will make the search easier.

One search instead of six tabs

Filters that reflect real decisions

A shortlist you can act on

Before you ask.

Can I use Stooly today?

Can Stooly tell me whether I need a gastroenterologist?

Is a GI doctor the same as a gastroenterologist?

Do I need a referral to see a gastroenterologist?

Will Stooly show whether a gastroenterologist takes my insurance?

Are the listings in the preview real doctors?

Useful right now.

How to Find a Gastroenterologist Near You

Understanding Referrals and Specialist Care

Be first to find a gastro the easier way.

Preview the gastroenterologist search

What is a gastroenterologist?

What can you compare in Stooly?

Insurance

Distance

Appointment type

Languages

Hospital affiliation

Availability

How Stooly will make the search easier.

One search instead of six tabs

Filters that reflect real decisions

A shortlist you can act on

Before you ask.

Can I use Stooly today?

Can Stooly tell me whether I need a gastroenterologist?

Is a GI doctor the same as a gastroenterologist?

Do I need a referral to see a gastroenterologist?

Will Stooly show whether a gastroenterologist takes my insurance?

Are the listings in the preview real doctors?

Useful right now.

How to Find a Gastroenterologist Near You

Understanding Referrals and Specialist Care