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American Gastroenterological Association
Address:
4930 Del Ray Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone:
301-654-2055
Internet Address:
http://www.gastro.org
Description of services provided:
This is a site for both the public and health professionals. The Digestive Health Resource Center offers patient wellness brochures on a variety of digestive topics.
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disease
Address:
Office of Communications & Public Liaison, NIH
Building 31, Room 9A04
31 Center Drive, MSC 2560
Bethesda, MD 20892-2560
Internet Address:
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
Description of services provided:
This is a site for both the public and health professionals. One of its services is the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, which provides health information that can be duplicated and distributed freely.
American College of Gastroenterology
Address:
PO Box 342260
Bethesda MD 20827-2260
Phone:
301-263-9000
Internet Address:
http://www.acg.gi.org
Description of services provided:
With one of its goals to "advance knowledge of gastrointestinal disease," the American College of Gastroenterology includes over 9,000 physicians. Of interest to nonmembers, the site features patient information covering over 20 topics, a physician locator, brochures, such as "What is a Gastroenterologist? A Patient Education Pamphlet," and a list of links to related sites.
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Address:
11300 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone:
310-437-0544
Internet Address:
http://www.sages.org/
Description of services provided:
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) is comprised of over 5,000 surgeons who use endoscopy and laparoscopy. For the general public, you can link to the organization's patient information. Find a doctor who is a SAGES member, get brochures on a range of topics, and link to indepth sites.
Last reviewed November 2008 by Daus Mahnke, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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