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UPMC Public Information Evening focusing on Your Gut, Your Health.
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'Your Gut - Your Health'Dr. Ion CretuConsultant Gastroenterologist/Hepatology and General Physician, UPMC Kildare Hospital |
Host: Larry MackeyGeneral Manager, UPMC Kildare Hospital |
Make an Appointment with Dr. Ion Cretu
Dr. Ion Cretu is a Consultant Gastroenterologist/Hepatology and General Physician with over 20 years of specialist experience in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology. He is dual specialist registered with the Irish Medical Council in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine.
Gastroenterology Services
UPMC experts use innovative treatments and minimally invasive technques to provide a range of gastrointestinal services for digestive health.
Make an Appointment with Dr. Ion Cretu
Dr. Ion Cretu is a Consultant Gastroenterologist/Hepatology and General Physician with over 20 years of specialist experience in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology. He is dual specialist registered with the Irish Medical Council in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine.
GI and Digestive Conditions We Treat
Some of the conditions we treat at UPMC include:
- Coeliac disease.
- Colorectal cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.
- IBD (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas disorders (such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, gallstones, and pancreatitis).
- General stomach and GI disorders.
- Anaemia related to GI bleeding.
- Barrett's oesophagus and GERD.
- Chronic diarrhoea, faecal incontinence, chronic constipation.
- Diverticulitis.
- Swallowing problems.
- Haemorrhoids and anal fissures.
- Polyps and colorectal cancer surveillance and screening.
- Stomach ulcers.
Specialised Gastric Treatments at UPMC in Ireland
Our consultants work in close contact with your referring doctor and healthcare team.
We manage all aspects of your digestive care from testing to treatment.
We also use endoscopic tests to diagnose and treat digestive disorders when other imaging tests aren't appropriate.
An endoscope is a flexible tube with a light and camera, inserted into either your mouth or anus. It allows our consultants to find, examine, and treat any problems.
Endoscopic tests at UPMC include:
- Colonoscopy: checks the inside of your colon and large intestine.
- OGD (oesophageal gastroduodenoscopy): checks your oesophagus, stomach, and top of your small intestine.
- Sigmoidoscopy: looks at the lower part of the colon.
- Proctoscopy: checks the rectum and sigmoid (lower part) of the colon.
- Microcam capsule endoscopy: takes pictures of your GI tract with a capsule you swallow.
- Breath testing: identifies small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
Gastroenterology care that sets us apart
Our experts treat digestive diseases and conditions, such as:
- Colon and rectal cancer screening, surveillance, and polyp removal.
- Motility and transit studies for the upper and lower GI tract.
- Genetic tests for coeliac disease.
- Oesophogeal, colon, or biliary stents.
- Argon plasma coagulation to treat bleeding or shrink tumours.
Direct Access Endoscopy at UPMC Aut Even Hospital, UPMC Whitfield Hospital and UPMC Kildare Hospital
UPMC Aut Even Hospital, UPMC Whitfield Hospital and UPMC Kildare Hospital offer direct access to endoscopy services that include:
- Gastroscopy
- Upper GI scope
- Colonoscopy
Our team of consultants has expert knowledge and training in gastroenterology, colorectal surgery, and general surgery.
For those who qualify, this service provides direct access to testing without having to first attend an appointment in a consultant's room.
Referral criteria for direct access endoscopy include the following:
- Stomach pain.
- Indigestion.
- Ulcers, gastritis, or trouble swallowing.
- Digestive tract bleeding.
- Changes in bowel habits (chronic constipation or diarrhoea).
- Iron deficiency anaemia.
- Unexplained weight loss.
- Polyps or growths in the colon.
Why Choose UPMC for Digestive Health?
We offer high quality, comprehensive treatment close to home. There are many other reasons to choose Gastroenterology services at UPMC, such as the caring, professional service that our team of consultants and nursing staff provides.
Additionally, we are long term partners of the HSE (Health Service Executive) and private insurers and work diligently to ensure everyone has access to high-quality healthcare, delivered in a timely fashion.
Introducing Health Screening at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Swords.
UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic is excited to introduce our brand-new Health Screening Services, now available at our state-of-the-art Outreach Centre in Swords. We are now welcoming new patients to experience comprehensive health assessments tailored to your needs.
Led by expert physicians, our health screening packages provide you with a clear and actionable overview of your health. Using advanced diagnostics, specialist expertise, and proactive lifestyle medicine, we empower you to take control of your healthspan and lifespan.
To Book a Health Screening
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or email HealthScreenSwords@upmc.ie for further information
UPMC is a Renowned International Healthcare Provider
Providing high-quality healthcare in Ireland since 2006, our hospitals include UPMC Whitfield in Waterford, UPMC Aut Even in Kilkenny, UPMC Kildare in Clane and UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin. Additional locations include UPMC Hillman Cancer Centres in Waterford and Cork and an outpatient facility in Carlow. UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics are located in Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, and a UPMC Institute for Health in Mayo. All offer immediate access to expert care that’s close to home.
UPMC International
A leading healthcare provider based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — UPMC is a global, academic medical centre wholly committed to innovation, research, and patient-centred care. UPMC works closely with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Health Sciences, which is among the top 10 schools in the U.S. to receive research funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Worldwide, UPMC has more than 92,000 team members and in the U.S., its network includes more than 40 hospitals and 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient facilities.
Delivering Life-Changing Medicine Every Day
UPMC offers an integrated healthcare system which, for our patients, means that we offer a range of healthcare services including general medicine and surgery, a host of highly-regarded specialists, and a variety of skilled professionals to help patients complete their healthcare journey within one healthcare system.
Additionally, in the U.S., UPMC provides renowned centers of excellence in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and women’s health. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside among the nation’s best hospitals in many specialties and ranks UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on its Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals.
Expanding Our Footprint and Exploring New Frontiers in Medicine
With its headquarters in Pittsburgh, UPMC has an international presence in three countries in addition to Ireland:
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Italy
UPMC also supports patients in countries where highly specialized care may not be readily available. UPMC Global Care connects patients with complex medical diagnoses to experts at UPMC facilities for teleconsultations, second opinions, surgical care, and telemonitoring services. The Global Care team is the single point of contact to help patients and their in-country physicians navigate the UPMC network so we can provide the care they need quickly and conveniently.
The Global Care team also supports travel requirements, translation services, housing, and other travel logistics.
And to support our commitment to innovation and our pledge to push boundaries when it comes to science, healthcare innovation, and patient care, UPMC Enterprises is helping to change America’s healthcare system. As an incubator, UPMC Enterprises uses the resources of UPMC and other partners to solve some of the most complex challenges facing healthcare institutions today. This commercial arm turns ideas into thriving companies that help the health care industry and impact the lives of patients in meaningful, lasting ways.
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