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    Advanced Endoscopy & Outpatient GI Care

    If you are searching for an endoscopy center near me, our Wellington facility offers a state-of-the-art outpatient experience. We specialize in minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat abdominal pain, bloating, and digestive disorders:

    • Colonoscopy & Colon Cancer Screening: Preventative care with a focus on patient comfort.
    • Upper Endoscopy (EGD): Expert evaluation of acid reflux, GERD, and swallowing issues.
    • Interventional GI: Specialized procedures including ERCP and advanced polyp removal.

    Leading Liver Disease Specialists

    As a dedicated hepatology and liver specialist, Dr. Tarugu utilizes the latest medical technology for liver disease diagnostics. We offer non-invasive alternatives to painful biopsies:

    • Fibroscan® (Liver Elastography): The gold standard for measuring liver health, fatty liver (NAFLD), and cirrhosis without needles.
    • Diagnostic Ultrasound: Comprehensive imaging for gallbladder, liver, and abdominal health.

    Treatable Conditions

    The South Florida Gastroenterologist performs many complex diagnostic procedures to treat conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Severe Abdominal Pain & much more.

    GERD & HEARTBURN

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD, is a medical condition in which the acidic juices in your stomach splash back into your esophagus, irritating the esophageal lining.

    HEMORRHOIDS

    Hemorrhoids are veins around the anus or lower rectum that have become swollen and inflamed and are extremely common in men and women. Hemorrhoids can happen either inside the anus or under the skin.

    COLONOSCOPY

    A colonoscopy is a medical outpatient procedure that lets the gastroenterologist examine the lining of your large intestine. Colonoscopy is performed to test for colon cancer and pre-cancerous polyps.

    UPPER ENDOSCOPY

    Upper endoscopy helps gastroenterologists find the source of symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or difficulty swallowing.

    LASER REMOVALS

    As a trained Gastroenterologist, I am familiar with the signs and treatment options of hemorrhoids including laser hemorrhoid removal.

    IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.

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    Awards

    Best Gastroenterologist

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    Patients’ Choice Award (Awarded in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014)

    This award reflects the difference a particular physician has made in his or her patients’ lives. This is awarded only to physicians who have received near perfect overall scores from their patients. This award is granted to the Best Gastroenterologist in the USA.

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    On-Time Doctor Award (Awarded in 2014 and 2016)

    This award is bestowed upon doctors that have near perfect scores, as rated by their patients, for their timeliness to appointments. Wait time to see Dr. Tarugu is generally less than twenty minutes.

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    Compassionate Doctor Award (Awarded in 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2016)

    This award is granted to physicians who have near perfect scores for their overall and bedside manner, as rated by their patients. It is given to physicians who treat their patients with the upmost kindness, understanding and care. This award is bestowed upon very few GI doctors in USA.

    Locations and Contact Information

    Wellington Digestive Institute

    Serving Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, and West Palm Beach.

    Address: 1447 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 405, Wellington, FL 33414

    Phone: (561) 767-8342


    Gastro in Florida - Okeechobee

    The premier GI doctor for Okeechobee and surrounding Treasure Coast areas.

    Address: 201 SW 16th St, Okeechobee, FL 34974

    Phone: (863) 824-3347