This department offers
- Celiac disease care
- Colonoscopy
- Digestive disorder evaluation
- Gastroenterology
- GERD treatment
- IBD management
- IBS management
- Liver disease care
- Nutrition counseling
- Upper endoscopy (EGD)
Expert digestive health care in Salt Lake City
Avenues Specialty Clinic provides expert gastroenterology care for patients in Salt Lake City, offering digestive evaluations, screenings, and personalized treatment.
Trusted gastroenterology care
Our gastroenterology team combines medical expertise with compassionate care. Patients benefit from timely access to evaluations, screenings, and treatment, supported by Intermountain Health’s integrated network. We provide coordinated, whole-person care for digestive and liver conditions.
Gastroenterology services and procedures
Our GI program provides evaluation and treatment for a wide range of digestive and colorectal conditions, including endoscopy and access to subspecialty care.
Conditions we diagnose and treat
- Acid reflux/GERD, ulcers, and swallowing disorders:
Evaluation of chronic heartburn, upper GI symptoms, and swallowing problems using endoscopy and evidence-based therapies. - IBS, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea:
Expert assessment and management of recurring or persistent bowel changes. - Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis):
Ongoing care, monitoring, and multidisciplinary coordination. - Celiac disease and gluten intolerance:
Diagnostic testing, monitoring, and nutrition-informed guidance. - Diverticular disease:
Management of symptoms and complications with timely evaluation. - Liver, biliary, gallbladder and pancreatic disorders:
Diagnostic workups with access to hepatology and advanced endoscopy as needed. - Colorectal polyps and cancer screening:
Colonoscopy, surveillance, and preventive screening support.
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Colonoscopy –
Screening and diagnostic procedures with biopsy and polyp removal for colon cancer prevention and evaluation. - Upper endoscopy (EGD) –
Examines the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine to diagnose reflux, ulcers, and other GI symptoms. - Capsule endoscopy –
Noninvasive imaging of the small intestine for conditions like bleeding, inflammation, or Crohn’s disease. - Esophageal pH testing and manometry –
Measures acid exposure and swallowing function to diagnose reflux and motility disorders. - Liver evaluation and biopsy –
Diagnostic tools to assess chronic liver disease, fibrosis, hepatitis, and metabolic liver conditions. - Nutrition counseling –
Guidance for managing liver disease, celiac disease, IBD, IBS, and other digestive conditions. - Advanced endoscopy coordination –
Facilitated access to ERCP, EUS, and Barrett’s therapy through Intermountain Health specialists.
Gastroenterology FAQs
Common questions about evaluations, screenings, comfort, and scheduling at our Salt Lake City GI clinic.
Some insurance plans require a referral, while others allow self-scheduled visits. Our team can help you understand your coverage and verify requirements. Call the clinic if you're unsure—our staff is happy to guide you.
Simply call the clinic to make an appointment. We’ll provide preparation instructions, procedure location details, and support to help you feel ready and comfortable on the day of your colonoscopy.
Persistent heartburn, abdominal pain, bowel changes, weight loss, bleeding, or difficulty swallowing are all reasons to schedule a consultation. If symptoms disrupt your daily life, early evaluation can prevent complications.
Yes. While these procedures are performed at specialized sites, our clinic coordinates everything for you, ensuring timely access to Intermountain Health’s advanced endoscopy programs.
Intermountain works with most major insurance plans. Our team can verify your benefits and help you understand coverage for GI visits, tests, and procedures.
We have developed some videos to help explain the preparation process, but you can also call us with any questions.
Information about your Colonoscopy
Information about your Endoscopy
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