Expert Gastrointestinal Care in Egg Harbor Township

Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that causes changes in the cells lining the esophagus – the tube that carries food and liquids from the throat and down into the stomach. The lining of the esophagus can be damaged by acid reflux from heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

At the Barrett’s Esophagus Center at Cooper (part of the Digestive Health Institute) our world-renown experts have been at the forefront of Barrett’s esophagus research and care for decades and provide patients with a full array of diagnostic and treatment services. 

Our experts are pioneers in radiofrequency ablation, performing among the highest number of procedures than any other health system in the country and are among the few providers offering cryotherapy as a treatment option for Barrett’s esophagus. They are also involved in cutting-edge clinical research, including an NIH study that will change the way Barrett’s esophagus is managed in the future.

Celiac disease is caused by an allergic reaction to gluten, which inflames the small intestine and impairs its capacity to absorb nutrients. Wheat, rye, and barley are just a few of the common grains that contain the protein known as gluten. Although gluten is mostly present in food, it may also be found in other goods like vitamins and medications.

Gluten-containing foods can cause unpleasant symptoms including bloating and diarrhea in people with celiac disease. They might develop more severe health issues including infertility, osteoporosis, or anemia. The only effective treatment is to refrain from eating foods that contain gluten.

While a cure for celiac disease is not currently available, early detection plays a crucial role in preventing symptoms and complications from progressing. Cooper specializes in employing a clinical approach that improves the chances of an accurate diagnosis. Cooper prioritizes early detection and effective care of celiac disease.

A colonoscopy is the best test to prevent colorectal cancer by finding and removing pre-cancerous growths called polyps before they have a chance to turn into cancer. Polyps are abnormal growths of tissue in the lining of the colon or in the rectum. If not removed, some polyps can turn into cancer over time. While colorectal cancer may start within a polyp, most polyps do not contain cancer.

Most polyps can be removed during a routine colonoscopy. However, sometimes polyps are too large and complex to be removed during the standard procedure and require specialists with expertise in advanced techniques.

At the Colon Polyp Center at Cooper (part of the Digestive Health Institute), our nationally renowned experts have been at the forefront of complex polyp care and provide patients with a full array of diagnostic and treatment services. The combination of unparalleled expertise, state-of-the-art technologies and innovative treatment approaches allow most patients to avoid surgery for their complex polyps.

Constipation is the infrequent or difficult passing of hard, dry stool. It may cause pain and discomfort. There are several possible causes of constipation, including pain medications that can slow the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, nutrition, and inactivity. The treatment for frequent, or chronic, constipation may depend on the underlying cause of the condition.

The digestive health experts at Cooper offer a level of experience and clinical excellence in diagnosing and treating the frequent, or chronic, constipation. Our physicians approach each individual need, whether general or complex, with the same attention to detail and resolution.

Approximately 3 million people in the United States suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and about 70,000 people are diagnosed with some form of IBD every year. The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, part of Cooper’s Digestive Health Institute, is the only center of its kind in southern New Jersey to manage these complex diseases.

At the Cooper IBD Center, our integrated team of highly trained specialists understands the challenges you encounter living with this condition and provides advanced treatments, education, and a full range of support services to help you manage the long-term aspects of the disease.

Diarrhea (liquid stool) can be caused by many things, including medications, radiation, surgery, chemotherapy, food allergies, lactose intolerance, infections and parasites, and conditions like gastroenteritis and irritable bowel syndrome.

The digestive health experts at Cooper offer a level of experience and clinical excellence in diagnosing and treating the frequent, or chronic, diarrhea. Our physicians approach each individual need, whether general or complex, with the same attention to detail and resolution.

Gallstones may form when a fluid in the gallbladder called bile hardens. Gallstones can range in size and may or may not cause symptoms. Surgery to remove the gallbladder is often required for those who are experiencing symptoms from gallstones.

The digestive health experts at Cooper offer the latest diagnostic and treatment approaches for those who have developed gallstones. . Our physicians approach each individual need, whether general or complex, with the same attention to detail and resolution.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common yet chronic digestive condition in which the stomach's contents sometimes flow back up into the esophagus — the tube that carries food from your throat into your stomach.

A ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) normally keeps the top of your stomach closed. It relaxes and opens when you're swallowing. GERD happens when the LES relaxes and opens up when you aren't swallowing. This allows your stomach contents to flow back up the esophagus.

At Cooper, we are committed to stopping GERD in its tracks and preventing the symptoms and complications that can impact your quality of life. From simple forms of reflux to the most complicated cases, our highly trained, board-certified specialists offer state-of-the-art diagnoses, medical treatments, and surgical interventions that are tailored to meet your unique needs.

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding generally refers to bleeding from the esophagus, stomach, small intestines or colon. Occasionally, GI bleeding is difficult to find and most often the source is somewhere in the small intestine.

Given the length of the small intestine (22 feet) and the fact that bleeding can be slow and sometimes not immediately noticeable, trying to pinpoint the cause of some sources of blood loss – called GI bleeding of obscure origin – can be challenging.

At the GI Bleeding Center at Cooper (part of the Digestive Health Institute), our world-renowned experts have been at the forefront of GI bleeding care and provide patients with a full array of diagnostic and treatment services. In addition to traditional colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures, our experts are among the leaders in their field in all therapeutic endoscopy approaches to access the small intestine.

Esophageal and gastric motility disorders may be caused by muscle and nerve contractions along the gastrointestinal tract, causing swallowing difficulties, heartburn, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.

The experts at Cooper’s Digestive Health Institute offer a level of experience and clinical excellence in diagnosing and treating esophageal and gastric motility that is unmatched in South Jersey. Our physicians approach each individual need, whether general or complex, with the same attention to detail and resolution.

Approximately 3 million people in the United States suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and about 70,000 people are diagnosed with some form of IBD every year. The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, part of Cooper’s Digestive Health Institute, is the only center of its kind in southern New Jersey to manage these complex diseases.

At the Cooper IBD Center, our integrated team of highly trained specialists understands the challenges you encounter living with this condition and provides advanced treatments, education, and a full range of support services to help you manage the long-term aspects of the disease.

Cooper’s gastroenterology specialists are experts at diagnosing and providing leading-edge treatment approaches for a variety of liver-related diseases and conditions, including cirrhosis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), hepatitis, and biliary atresia.

Obesity is a worldwide epidemic, with more than one-third of U.S. adults living with the condition. This condition affects men and women of all ages, races, ethnicities, and education levels.

At Cooper, we’re dedicated to offering you the support and resources you need to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Treatment for obesity can include diet and exercise, weight-loss surgery at our Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center, or a combination of these approaches.

An inflammation in the pancreas, pancreatitis can be mild or severe, come on suddenly and last for a few days or persist for years. At Cooper’s Digestive Health Institute, our specialists provide unparalleled diagnostic and treatment approaches for pancreatitis that is unmatched in South Jersey.

Peptic ulcer disease is caused by small open sores, called ulcers, that form in the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine. The ulcers form when acid in the gastrointestinal tract eats away at the lining of the tract, which is usually protected by a layer of mucus.

While peptic ulcer disease often causes no symptoms, some people with more severe forms of the disease primarily experience a burning pain in the abdomen.  The highly skilled and experienced gastrointestinal experts at Cooper are experts in diagnosing and treating peptic ulcer disease. Our physicians approach each individual need, whether general or complex, with the same attention to detail and resolution