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Managing Your Condition and Living Life to the Fullest

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for certain chronic disorders that cause inflammation of the digestive tract. Comprised primarily of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, IBD is a relapsing condition that occurs in individuals of all ages, races and genders.

While there is no known cure for inflammatory bowel disease, great strides have been made in drug development, diagnostic testing and relapse prevention. If you’re diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you need a care plan that focuses not only on controlling the immediate symptoms, but also on maintaining your quality of life over the long term.

With enormous variations in how ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease symptoms present and how the disease progresses, every patient experiences IBD differently. That’s why we’re committed to working with you to develop a treatment plan designed to meet your specific needs, address your individual concerns and help you reach your personal goals.

Medical Minutes with Dr. Alsaleh

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  • Medical Minute: IBD (Inflammatory Bowl Disease) Symptoms

  • Medical Minute: Treatments for IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)

Whole-Person Care for IBD

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Conditions and Treatments

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  • Crohn's Disease

    Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease

  • Ulcerative Colitis

    AdventHealth Digestive Institute gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons focus on treatment for colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.

  • Surgical Treatment for IBD

    If medicine no longer works for treating Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, surgery may be necessary.

  • Endoscopy Services for IBD

    Our compassionate medical staff is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services in Hillsborough County.

  • Infusion Services

    Sometimes medicine works better when it’s injected directly into the bloodstream, which is where infusion therapy comes in. Learn more about infusion services today.

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Recover Faster With Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

All the surgeons at the Digestive Health Institute (DHI) have a large depth of experience in offering minimally invasive surgery.

Meet The Experts

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Anas Alsaleh, MD

Anas Alsaleh, MD

MD

Gastroenterologist

Kim-Phung T Nguyen, MD

Kim-Phung T Nguyen, MD

MD

Advanced Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Surgical Consultations For Digestive Cancer Without The Wait

Appointments Within Five Days for Patients with Cancer

At AdventHealth Digestive Institute, we know that after being diagnosed with cancer, patients want and often need to begin treatment quickly. So we make it a priority to offer appointments for cancer surgery consultations within five business days, and often earlier.

Patients who are newly diagnosed with cancer, or have just found out they have cancer again, qualify for this priority access. Our surgeons will make themselves available to see you right away, even for a second opinion. We want to help you start your treatment as soon as possible.

News and Info

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