Gastroenterology

Jones Regional Medical Center partners with St. Luke's Gastroenterology, offering the diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases and liver disorders.  Common conditions that we see include esophagitis, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, colon polyps and colon cancer. 

Both Dr. Chepyala and Dr. Qiao are available for procedures including colonoscopies, gastroscopies and flexible sigmoidoscopies, several times each month at Jones Regional.

Do I need a referral to see a specialist?

It's always best to start with your family physician and let him/her make that decision. If you have any questions regarding scheduling appointments, or would like more information, please call (319) 481- 6124