Gastroenterology Services at Covenant Health

Top-quality Gastroenterology Services at Covenant Health
At Covenant Health, you’ll find the very best in gastroenterology services. Our team of caring professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, and advanced treatments and technology offer the comprehensive digestive healthcare you need to thrive.
Your digestive system does more than break down the food you eat—it also helps absorb and deliver nutrients to the cells throughout your body. Gastroenterologists specialize in digestive diseases and the functional health of the digestive system, including your esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver.
When you need the best gastrointestinal services in East Tennessee, rely on Covenant Health.

Contact Us
To find a gastroenterologist, call the Covenant Health Call Center at 865-541-4500 or use our online directory.
Gastroenterology and Digestive Health Services at Covenant Health
Our gastroenterology services include procedures such as:
- Colonoscopy
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Feca Microbiota Transplantation
Our caring providers, like the team at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, are trained in use of the latest technology, such as SpyGlass™ probes, to make gastrointestinal procedures quicker, painless, and to obtain better results than more traditional methods.

Digestive Care When You Need It
Digestive system issues can sometimes be uncomfortable to discuss, even with your medical providers. However, many people suffer from digestive issues and have conditions that need medical attention.
Crohn’s Disease is an example of a digestive disorder that requires accurate diagnosis and treatment. If you suffer from Crohn’s Disease, you are not alone. The video link below presents more information about diagnosis and treatment.
Locations Offering Gastroenterology
Providers Offering Gastroenterology
Johnny Altawil, MD
Gastroenterology
Carolina Beardsley, APN
Nurse Practitioner
Juan Benitez, MD
Gastroenterology
Steven Bindrim, MD
Gastroenterology
Jeffrey Brown, MD
Gastroenterology
Staci Bubp, APN
Nurse Practitioner
Sarkis Chobanian, MD
Gastroenterology
Zachary Dickson, MD
Gastroenterology
William Ergen, MD
Gastroenterology
Ravi Ghanta, MD
Gastroenterology
Jeffrey Gilbert, MD
Gastroenterology
Venkata Gourineni, MD
Gastroenterology
John Haydek, MD
Gastroenterology
Jason Huffman, MD
Gastroenterology
Muhammed Iqbal, MD
Gastroenterology
Hannah Jones, MD
Gastroenterology
Christopher Kulisek, MD
Gastroenterology
Jordan Lang, APN
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner
Grey Leonard, MD
General Surgery Surgical Oncology
Allison Locke, MD
Gastroenterology
Kevin Meyers, MD
Gastroenterology
Tejal Mistry, MD
Gastroenterology
John Moore, MD
Gastroenterology
Raj Narayani, MD
Gastroenterology
Maria Newman, MD
Gastroenterology
Charles Orton, MD
Gastroenterology
Claudia Parker, PA
Gastroenterology Physician Assistant
Robert Pollack, MD
Gastroenterology
Ramanujan Samavedy, MD
Gastroenterology
Steedman Sarbah, MD
Gastroenterology
Zachary Sherrill, DO
Gastroenterology
Gary Spiegelman, MD
Gastroenterology
Carlee Workman, PA
Physician Assistant
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