Gastroenterology

Why St. Joseph Healthcare

At St. Joseph Healthcare, we provide the compassionate and high quality care you depend on to diagnose and treat the gastroenterological issues and symptoms you may be experiencing. Our team of experienced physicians, nurse practitioners and support staff look forward to getting to know you, your circumstances and the unique health challenges you are facing. We will partner with you to develop a care plan that takes all factors into account and helps improve your health and quality of life.

Gastroenterology involves the study and treatment of your digestive organs. Some of the most common conditions we treat include heartburn, celiac disease, ulcers and pancreatitis. Regardless of your health condition or symptoms, we’re here to help. We will work with you to diagnose and treat even the most complex health conditions. We look forward to speaking with you.

A colonoscopy is an examination of the large intestine and rectum, used to investigate symptoms of intestinal distress and screen for colon cancer.

An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, or EDG, is a short procedure that allows our team to examine your esophagus, stomach and duodenum. It takes less than an hour and you can go home the same day.

A specialty of St. Joseph Healthcare, the video capsule endoscopy involves the patient swallowing a pill-sized camera that records images of the digestive tract. It’s used to find the cause of intestinal bleeding, examine the esophagus and screen for diseases, including cancer.

View our Digestive Health Series to listen as four of our Gastroenterologists talk about Colonoscopies, GERD, and IBD.

 

Gastroenterology Services

Hours & Locations

St. Joseph Gastroenterology

360 Broadway
Suite 100
Bangor, ME 04401

Phone: 207-907-3550
Fax: 207-907-3544

Patient Resources

Prevent Cancer and Save Lives

“I am very passionate about colonoscopies. I feel it is by far the best screening modality to detect and prevent this silent killer. It will be my screening modality of choice when I am due for colon cancer screening.”

Michael Sighinolfi, MD

Gastroenterologist at St. Joseph Healthcare

Meet Our Team

Our team of skilled gastroenterologists are here to help when you need them most. They’re here to collaborate with you and guide you on your journey to better health and quality of life. Please click any of the providers below to learn more.

Joseph Gallagher, MD

St. Joseph Gastroenterology

Theodore James, MD, MSc

St. Joseph Gastroenterology

Jean Larson, MD

St. Joseph Gastroenterology

Mark Lena, MD

St. Joseph Gastroenterology

Norman Mallory, PA-C

St. Joseph Gastroenterology

Michael Sighinolfi, MD

St. Joseph Gastroenterology

(207) 907-1000