Mercy Gastroenterology - Kathryn Ann Meinders Digestive Health Institute

Why Choose Mercy Gastroenterology?

If you’re struggling with a condition of the digestive tract, Mercy Gastroenterology provides personalized evaluation, prevention and treatment. From acid reflux and constipation to complex diagnostic questions, our team is ready to help you understand what’s going on and talk through next steps.

Our approach to managing your care may include lifestyle changes, medication adjustments, testing and advanced procedures, in addition to ongoing monitoring. We place high value on communicating directly with your primary care doctor and any other Mercy specialists routinely involved in your care. 

Conditions and Procedures

You may be someone looking for a one-time professional opinion or you may be in need of a long-term shared care plan. That’s why we tailor recommendations to your diagnosis, severity, past treatment and lifestyle goals. We help manage many GI conditions, including:  

Before any procedure, we make sure you've received thorough preparation guidance and medication instructions. We're here with expert answers to all your questions, so you'll feel fully informed and have ownership in your care plan.

Some common procedures at Mercy Gastroenterology include: 

Specialized Care When Needed

Some digestive conditions benefit from a focused specialty team. When appropriate, Mercy Gastroenterology can coordinate care with our own experts in inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, advanced endoscopy, colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery and other Mercy services.

Many of these services are practiced right here in our Digestive Health Institute, and all are on Mercy’s main campus. This connected approach helps ensure you receive the right expertise, test, treatment and follow-up for your individual needs. 

Nutrition and Behavioral Health Support

Digestive health can be affected by many things, including nutrition, stress, sleep, mood and the daily demands of managing a GI condition over time. Our team can help connect you with nutrition guidance and behavioral health support as needed.

This includes strategies for healthy eating, symptom-related food concerns, stress management, coping and quality of life. These resources are part of a whole-person approach designed to support both your digestive health and your overall well-being. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Complete Digestive Health Care

Mercy’s complete digestive health care program gives you access to: 

At Mercy, we know excellent health care is all about surrounding you with the right care team. And you can rest assured that our Digestive Health Institute will pair you with the right specialist and treatment for your GI condition. We look forward to meeting you with compassionate care and exceptional service.