An easy pill to swallow

Dr. Harsh Duphare recently opened Center for Digestive Care in Tavares. A gastroenterologist since 2000, he is utilizing several innovative procedures at Florida Hospital Waterman.

The fi rst is a PillCam, a miniature device with a video camera that allows him to takes pictures of the small intestine. This helps him effectively diagnose and ultimately treat problems such as tumors, abnormal bleeding, and diseases of the lining of the small intestine. He is also utilizing an advanced diagnostic tool known as endoscopic ultrasound, which allows him to obtain high-quality images of the digestive tract and surrounding tissue and organs.

“The really fascinating thing about these technologies is we’re scanning the body from the inside,” he says. “It translates into better care and being able to save lives. With the PillCam, we can also determine whether food and fluid are transiting at normal speeds.“

CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE CARE

3345 Waterman Way | Tavares. Florida 32778

352.742.5020 | www.thecenterfordigestivecare.com