Prosser Digestive Health Center
The specialty of Gastroenterology and Hepatology diagnoses and treats disorders of the digestive system which is made up of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, pancreas and biliary system.
If you have questions as to whether you need to see a gastroenterology specialist, please make an appointment with your primary care provider to discuss your gastrointestinal concerns.
GI Resources
Patient Education
Materials
Videos
Web
Conditions Treated / Services Provided
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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Swallowing problems & esophageal motility disorders
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Barrett’s esophagus
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Celiac disease
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Biliary tract disorders (including gallstones & bile duct problems)
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Colon cancer screening
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Constipation & diarrhea
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Diverticular disease
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Colorectal polyps (including removal of large > 2 cm colon polyps)
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Inflammatory bowel disease
(Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis) -
Irritable bowel syndrome
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Gastrointestinal bleeding
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Rectal pain
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Liver disorders
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Pancreatic disorders
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Diagnostic & Therapeutic GI procedures
Procedures (available at the Prosser Digestive Health Center)
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Colonoscopy - Adenoma Detection Rate (ADR) for Dr. Mitchell Cohen is 43% (minimum standard 25%)
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Upper endoscopy
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Endoscopic mucosal resection
(EMR) of large colon polyps -
Gastrointestinal stricture dilatation
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Push enteroscopy
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PEG/PEJ placement
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Capsule endoscopy
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Tissue sampling (biopsies throughout the GI tract)
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Liver biopsy
Procedures (available through our outside GI Consultants)
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ERCP (endoscopic retrogade cholangiopancreatography)
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Endoscopic ultrasound
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Treatment of dysplastic Barrett's esophagus
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Esophageal manometry & pH testing
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Deep enteroscopy
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POEM esophagus
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Anorectal manometry
Preparing for your Colonoscopy
It is very important to follow the colonoscopy prep instructions carefully and not skip any steps. Otherwise, you may not be cleaned out adequately, may require additional preparation, and your colonoscopy may need to be rescheduled.
24 Hour Prep Instructions
48 Hour Prep Instructions
(509) 786-5599
820 Memorial St. Suite 3, Prosser, WA 99350
Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
Marla Davis
Clinic Director
