The Kroh Center for Digestive Disorders at GBMC
The Kroh Center for Digestive Disorders can assist patients with information or provide a referral for a variety of concerns such as:
- Functional bowel disorders (constipation, incontinence, spastic colon, irritable bowel syndrome)
- Evaluation and management of GE bleeding
- Malabsorption work up
- Gallbladder disease
- Liver and pancreatic disease
- Nutritional assessment and dietary management
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Ulcers, hiatal hernia, esophageal reflux disease, difficulty swallowing
- Screening for colon cancer and polyps
- Children with digestive disorders
The Center provides the most current diagnostic equipment for:
- Diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopic procedures
- Biliary tract disorders/endoscopic procedures
- Feeding gastrostomies
- Esophageal and rectal manometrics with operant conditioning
- 24-hour pH probe for evaluation of atypical chest pain and reflux
- Diagnosis of lactose and lactulose intolerance
- Lactose breath test to determine transit time and presence of Helicobacter pylori
- Stoma services
- Liver biopsy, ascites taps, central lines for TPN
- Endoscopic ultrasound and rectal ultrasound
- Remicade infusion
- Esophageal and small bowel visualization utilizing capsule endoscopy technology
- Hemorrhoidal banding
Niraj D. Jani, MD
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology
Director of the Kroh Center for Digestive Disorders
Along with practicing general gastroenterology and hepatology, Dr. Jani has special interests in gastrointestinal cancer, pancreaticobiliary diseases and endoscopic ultrasound. He received his medical degree from the University of Rochester and went on to complete his Internal Medicine Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Afterwards, he completed fellowships in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Interventional Endoscopy at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Jani is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
Preventive Procedure Helps Patient Rest Easy
If it weren’t for a routine endoscopy, Allen Woods, 68, wouldn’t have known there was a silent disease afflicting his esophagus. Mr. Woods had struggled with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for years...
BIG IDEAS SOMETIMES START SMALL.
The Center’s mission focuses on the patient experience, from check-in to discharge, but our current footprint is limited in lack of space and privacy.
Our plan is to create an expanded William A. and Jarnetta Kroh Center for Digestive Disorders. 19,740 square feet of modern medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy helps detect abnormalities such as bleeding sites, polyps, inflammations or tumors. Biopsies may be taken to determine the presence of Colitis/Crohn's disease, to detect cancer or to remove polyps.
If I notice a change in bowel movements, should I go to the doctor?
You should consult your doctor if you notice changes in bowel habit in order to rule out any underlying diseases or disorders.
What can I do to alleviate acid reflux?
It is best to consult your physician to advise necessary medication and evaluation, but here are somethings you can do on your own:
- Avoid eating large portions at one time
- Refrain from eating 2-3 hours before bed
- Elevate your head while sleeping
- Limit your intake of coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, alcohol, chocolate, peppermint and other fatty foods
