Concierge GI Care Services: Practice membership is for patients who suffer with both chronic and acute gastrointestinal or liver disease. Examples of acute conditions include: acid reflux, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, trouble swallowing, gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea and vomiting, abnormal liver tests or imaging, diverticulitis, and certain pancreatic and gallbladder problems. Examples of chronic conditions include: Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis, Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, autoimmune liver disease, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C. Patient Benefits include: - Board Certified Gastroenterologist, who is an active member of 3 major GI professional societies (AGA, ACG, ASGE) and regularly keeps up to date on all journal publications and recent medical developments in his field. This allows Dr. Gerrish to provide excellent, evidence-based medicine while, at the same time, trying new or alternative therapies. - Focus on preventative gastrointestinal and liver health - Same day/next day appointments - Limited practice size to allow for personalized and attentive care - Appointments that attend to your needs with no time limitations - Phone or secure email communication to address some concerns without the need to make an appointment and travel to the office - Direct communication from your physician with lab/test results - Dr. Gerrish’s direct cell phone number and secure email - Non-crowded waiting room - Hospital advocacy or in-patient care - Coordination of care with primary care doctors and other specialists - Advocacy for discounted lab and imaging services - After-hours medication prescribing