Hightower, Charles MD

About UsPioneer GI Clinic provides exceptional care without exception for adults in and around Anchorage, Alaska. The board-certified gastroenterologists are experts in digestive and liver disease management.The friendly office personnel answer every phone call, and the registered nurse on staff is available for nursing care and patient education.The experienced physicians offer on-site testing services to diagnose unexplained abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea.They use advanced technologies like upper endoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and capsule endoscopy to confirm conditions like Crohns disease, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.Treatment plans are customized to manage gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and preserve a patients long-term GI health. The physicians take a multidisciplinary approach to care, educating patients about their best options, such as with medications, lifestyle changes, and dietary improvements.Pioneer GI Clinic also provides Bravo pH monitoring services to evaluate symptoms of acid reflux and gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). The providers use medications and other therapies to treat symptoms of these diseases and prevent complications like Barretts esophagus.Blood testing is offered in-office to check for hepatitis and other liver diseases, pancreatitis, and celiac disease. The physicians also specialize in physical and rectal exams to identify hemorrhoids.Preventive services are featured on-site to lower risk factors for gastrointestinal cancers, like esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and colon cancer. The providers offer colonoscopy and other colon cancer screening services to identify cancer in its earliest stages.If you need diagnostic testing for GI symptoms or screenings for colon cancer and other preventable diseases, call Pioneer GI Clinic today, or book an appointment online.

Anchorage Surgical & Bariatrics, led by Dr. Grant M. Searles, has been providing exceptional medical care to Alaskans for over 20 years, specializing in advanced laparoscopic bariatric surgery. The practice emphasizes compassionate and individualized care, ensuring that patients feel supported throughout their surgical journey. With a commitment to patient resources and comprehensive support, Anchorage Surgical & Bariatrics aims to alleviate the stress often associated with seeing a surgeon. The office is dedicated to making the experience as comfortable as possible for each patient, reflecting their focus on professional and personal care. Generated from the website