Maury Regional Medical Group
Mid-South Gastroenterology
The specialists with Maury Regional Medical Group Mid-South Gastroenterology in Columbia diagnose and treat digestive conditions and other gastrointestinal disorders. They specialize in gastrointestinal procedures, including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Our practice works hand-in-hand with you and your primary care provider to give you a unique care plan that addresses your individual needs. Patients may be referred to our practice by their primary care provider.
CONTACTING OUR OFFICE
Maury Regional Medical Group Mid-South Gastroenterology
1222 Trotwood Avenue, Suite 501
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931.388.8302
Fax: 931.388.9540
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-noon
OUR SERVICES
The providers at MRMG Mid-South Gastroenterology also specialize in gastrointestinal procedures, including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy. The nonsurgical procedures are used to help diagnose conditions such as cancer, ulcers, reflux, celiac disease and Crohn’s disease. A flexible tube with a light and camera attached are used for all three procedures to view your digestive tract on a monitor.
COLONOSCOPY
Colonoscopy is used to screen for colon cancer and explore causes of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea and other intestinal issues.
During a colonoscopy, an endoscope is passed into the colon — or large intestine — through the rectum to examine the entire length of the colon. If necessary, the endoscope can be used to take a tissue sample for a biopsy or remove pre-cancerous polyps to prevent colon cancer from developing.
Men and women who are 45 years or older and at average risk for colon cancer should consult with their primary care physician about scheduling regular colonoscopies. The American Cancer Society recommends a first-time colonoscopy at age 45 then following in 10-year intervals. Those with a family history of colon cancer or who have any other risk factor for colon cancer may need to begin screening earlier or more often, as recommended by their physician.
UPPER ENDOSCOPY
An upper endoscopy is used to determine the cause of gastrointestinal disorders and symptoms such as heartburn, Barrett’s esophagus, hiatal hernias, unexplained anemia, difficulty swallowing, upper GI bleeding and the presence of tumors or ulcers.
During an upper endoscopy, an endoscope is passed through the mouth and throat and into the esophagus, allowing the doctor to view the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach and upper part of the small intestine. Upper endoscopy can be used to obtain a biopsy to distinguish between benign and malignant tissues.
FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is used much like a colonoscopy, but it only allows specialists to see the lower part of the colon rather than its entirety. It’s used to determine the cause of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, chronic diarrhea and other intestinal problems.
Like a colonoscopy, during a flexible sigmoidoscopy, a sigmoidoscope with a tiny camera attachment is passed into the colon through the rectum to examine approximately the last two feet of the colon. If necessary, a biopsy can be obtained during the procedure.
conditions treated
MRMG Mid-South Gastroenterology provides diagnosis and treatment for a range of gastrointestinal health conditions, including:
- Abdominal pain
- Achalasia
- Anorectal disease
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Colon, colorectal and esophageal cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
- Esophagitis and strictures
- Fecal incontinence
- Heartburn, acid reflux and GERD
- Helicobacter pylori (stomach infection)
- Hemorrhoid
- Hepatitis B
- Hiatal hernia
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux (silent reflux)
- Liver disease
- Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
- Rectal bleeding
- Reflux esophagitis
- Stomach ulcers
- Ulcerative colitis (UC)
Services
- Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
- Colonoscopy
- Enteroscopy
- Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam)
- Esophageal Dilation
- Polypectomy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- High Resolution Esophageal Manometry (Motility Study)
- Hemorrhoidal Banding
- Bravo pH Study (Wireless Refl ux Testing)
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (Feeding Tube Placement)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
- Variceal Banding
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injection
Our Providers
Michael Blanco, MD
Gastroenterology
Michael Blanco, MD, obtained a medical degree from Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, New York, and completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Blanco is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine.
Amit A. Choksi, MD
Gastroenterology
Amit A. Choksi, MD, obtained a medical degree from Toplwala National Medical College in Bombay, India, and completed a residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He completed fellowships in gastroenterology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and biliary endoscopy at the University of Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Dr. Choksi is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine.
Dayaker R. Mallipeddi, MD
Gastroenterology
Dayaker R. Mallipeddi, MD, obtained a medical degree from Kakatiya Medical School in Warangal, India, and completed a residency at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Mallipeddi is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine.
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Robert W. McClure, MD
Gastroenterology
Robert W. McClure, MD, obtained a medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed a residency at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Vanderbilt University. Dr. McClure is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine.
Srikar S. Reddy, MD
Gastroenterology
Srikar S. Reddy, MD, obtained a medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama, and completed a residency there. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Reddy is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine.
Timothy Dickey, FNP
Gastroenterology
Timothy Dickey, FNP, obtained master's and bachelor's degrees in nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, located in Huntsville, Alabama. He also obtained an associate's degree in nursing from Columbia State Community College in Columbia, Tennessee. He is a board-certified family nurse practitioner.