Gastrointestinal Motility
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The UCSF Esophageal Motility Center, established in 1999, specializes in using state-of-the art tests to evaluate gastrointestinal motility and secretory function disorders, which can impair the digestive system. Since its inception, the center has cared for more than 4,000 patients, and is ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. for number of patients seen at a specialty center for motility disorders.
Our team includes specialists in gastroenterology, radiology, nuclear medicine and surgery. These experts work together to provide the best and most effective care.
The UCSF Esophageal Motility Center, established in 1999, specializes in using state-of-the art tests to evaluate gastrointestinal motility and secretory function disorders, which can impair the digestive system. Since its inception, the center has cared for more than 4,000 patients, and is ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. for number of patients seen at a specialty center for motility disorders.
Our team includes specialists in gastroenterology, radiology, nuclear medicine and surgery. These experts work together to provide the best and most effective care.
Providers
Priya Kathpalia, MD
Gastroenterology • Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
Myung Ko, MD
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders • Gastroenterology
Connie Wang, MD
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders • Gastroenterology
Awards & recognition
Among the top hospitals in the nation
Best in Northern California and No. 8 in the nation for gastroenterology & GI surgery
Related services
Related conditions & treatments
Treatments
- Manometry
- Antroduodenal Manometry
- Anorectal Manometry
- Bravo pH Test
- pH Impedance Test
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