Dr. Juan Benitez
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Dr. Juan Benitez
What We Do
Patients with gastrointestinal problems may experience a variety of symptoms including nausea, vomiting, heartburn, chest discomfort, difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, constipation, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain (bloating, cramping), and jaundice. These symptoms may be acute (abrupt in onset), or chronic (persisting over long periods of time) and may be mild or severe. Frequently, it is important for an individual who experiences such symptoms to get the appropriate and sometimes immediate care from a gastroenterologist. Even minor symptoms might indicate a more serious health issue. The gastrointestinal experts at Westside GI Specialists are trained to accurately diagnose problems of the gastrointestinal tract such as acid reflux disease, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, celiac disease, colon cancer, diverticulitis, esophageal cancer, esophageal strictures, liver and pancreatic problems.
At Westside GI Specialists your health is our #1 concern. As a team, our compassionate professionals offer a broad range of techniques and bring you the latest advancements in gastrointestinal care. We take pride in offering proactive options to identify, prevent, and treat digestive disorders. Our two experienced gastroenterologists and their staff will help you identify your risk factors, evaluate suspicious symptoms, and conduct appropriate screenings. We are proud to offer the most state-of-the-art assessments and treatment methods, furthering our commitment to offering you the very best in care.
Gastroenterologists are particularly involved in the prevention of colon cancer. Since the development of the colonoscope in the early 1970s it has become clear that regular colonoscopies result in the detection and removal of colon polyps, thereby preventing the development of colon cancer.
It is said that colonoscopy is to colon cancer what mammography is to breast cancer, prostate exams are to cancer of the prostate, and pap tests are to cervical cancer. These are tests that are done when you are well. Don’t wait until there’s a problem.