Gastroenterology
The gastroenterology department at Inova Fairfax Hospital offers diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for both in and out patients. Our team of 72 physicians uses the most advanced equipment not only for traditional endoscopies and colonoscopies, but also for new procedures including video capsule endocscopy, esophogeal ultrasound and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP).
The Advanced Endoscopy Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital Cancer Center is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, program dedicated to providing diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with digestive cancers. With new equipment and technologies now available in the gastroenterology laboratory, we can offer minimally invasive techniques to stage and treat cancers of the esophagus, stomach, bile ducts, pancreas and rectum. The program's features include:
- Photodynamic therapy for the ablation of Barrett's esophagus with high grade dyplasia, intramucosal esophageal cancer and cholangiocarcinoma
- Endoscopic mucosectomy for the resection of Barrett's esophagus with high grade dyplasia and intramucosal esophageal carcinoma Endoscopic ampullectomy for resection of ampullary neoplasia
- Endoscopic stenting of the biliary tree, esophagus, duodenum and colon
- Endoscopic ultra sound technology
General Internal Medicine
The section of General Internal Medicine of the Department of Medicine is comprised of both community primary care physicians and hospital based Internal Medicine Physicians known as "hospitalists." The outstanding clinicians within the Internal Medicine Section receive privileges at Inova Fairfax Hospital because of their commitment to excellence in the areas of patient care and education. The section is comprised of over 300 Internists of which approximately 200 have either solo or group practices within the Northern Virginia region.
Hematology/Oncology
At the Inova Fairfax Hospital Cancer Center, 51 hematologists and oncologists collaborate to treat diseases of the blood and cancer. Services include in and out patient testing, chemotherapy and radiation oncology services.
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