
Gastroenterology
Digestive problems are often embarrassing or difficult to address, but this shouldn’t be the case. Millions suffer from gastrointestinal distress every day, from acid indigestion to concerning bowel movements. Ogden Clinic Gastroenterology handles every organ that aids in digestion: the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, biliary tract, pancreas, liver, and colon.
GI disorders we handle in our offices include:
- Abdominal pain
- Acid reflux (GERD, heartburn)
- Anal/rectal bleeding
- Appendicitis
- Barrett's esophagus
- Bowel (intestine) obstructions
- Cancer of the stomach or colon
- Celiac disease
- Colon polyps
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dysphagia
- Fatty liver
- Fecal incontinence
- Gallbladder stones
- Gas and bloating
- GI bleeding
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD/IBS)
- Liver cirrhosis
- Liver disease
- Nausea and vomiting
- Painful swallowing or regurgitation
- Pancreatitis
- Ulcerative colitis
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Unexplained weight loss
Our Integrated Network of Health Specialists
Within Ogden Clinic's network, we have access to an integrated team including:
- Speech pathologists who handle certain types of swallowing disorders
- General surgeons who handle hernia repair, organ ruptures, and more
- Dietitians specializing in GI disorders
- Family medicine providers who coordinate referrals and provide ongoing health screenings

Gastroenterology Tools and Technology
Ogden Clinic’s gastroenterologists serve Northern Utah with state-of-the-art tools including traditional endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and ERCP technology. We perform screening colonoscopies for patients over age 45 to greatly reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Some providers are now using Telemedicine. Visit Telemedicine to see if your next visit can take place over video chat.

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Our Specialists
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Ruth Earley FNP-CSpecialties
- Gastroenterology
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Joshua Vandersteen DOSpecialties
- Gastroenterology
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Chad Gonzales MDSpecialties
- Gastroenterology
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Stacie Egan FNP-C,DNPSpecialties
- Gastroenterology
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Angela (Annie) Banz PA-CSpecialties
- Gastroenterology
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Robert Ziegler MDSpecialties
- Gastroenterology
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Where We Provide Services
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McKay-Dee Hospital Specialty Center 4403 Harrison Boulevard
Suite 4650
Ogden, UT 84403 Map & Directions

