Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville

01/30/2026

01/29/2026

Your liver plays a critical role in your body, helping to cleanse your blood of alcohol and other toxins, producing bile for digestion, and manufacturing important proteins.

Learn why it's common for people with celiac disease to also have liver damage, which can range from fatty liver disease to severe liver failure.

01/28/2026

Liver failure is a potentially life-threatening condition in which the liver is no longer able to service the body's needs.

Liver failure refers to organ damage, either acute or chronic. Here, learn statistics about life expectancy and details about the stages.

01/27/2026

Endoscopy prep—getting ready for a colonoscopy or upper GI endoscopy—can be intimidating and a bit nerve-racking. During an endoscopy, doctors use a tiny camera to look inside your body, so it’s important that key areas, like your colon, are empty of food or f***s.

Endoscopy prep involves fasting with an upper GI test and emptying your bowels for a colonoscopy. Learn about the basic prep process here.

01/26/2026

❄️ Inclement Weather Update ❄️

Our practice will reopen tomorrow, 1/27!

Please note that our Demorest clinic location will have a delayed opening and will open at 10:00 AM. All other clinic locations will operate under normal business hours.

The Ambulatory Surgery Centers — Gainesville Endoscopy Center and Braselton Endoscopy Center — will also have a delayed opening and will open at 10:00 AM.

If you have an appointment scheduled and feel it is unsafe to travel, please stay home and stay safe. You may call our office at 770-536-8109 starting at 8:00 AM, and we will be happy to reschedule your appointment.

We are here and available for our patients, but we encourage everyone to use their best judgment and stay off the roads if conditions are unsafe.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe! 💙

01/26/2026

Fatty liver disease is often called a “silent epidemic” because it can progress for years without symptoms until severe complications hit.

Experts explain what we know about the connection between gallstones and MASLD, and what you can do to reduce the risk of both.

01/23/2026

01/22/2026

Office Closure Notice:
Due to anticipated inclement weather, and in order to ensure the safety of our patients and staff, our offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th.

We will continue to closely monitor weather conditions and will communicate any updates regarding additional closures or our reopening status as they become available.

If you experience a medical emergency during this time, please report to the nearest emergency department or call 911.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage all patients to prioritize their safety and remain warm.

01/22/2026

Red and processed meat—like bacon and hot dogs—is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Studies also show that including these foods in your diet may lead to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Should you eliminate red meat from your diet to avoid fatty liver disease? Here's what experts think.

01/21/2026

💜 Cancer Talk Week 💜
Cancer Talk Week is an important time to encourage open conversations, raise awareness, and share trusted information. By talking openly about cancer, we help dispel myths, promote early detection, and support patients and families navigating a diagnosis. Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville is proud to stand with our community in supporting cancer awareness and education.

01/20/2026

Barrett's esophagus is an uncommon, irreversible condition characterized by changes in the esophagus's inner lining (food pipe). Recurrent and long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the backflow of stomach contents, is believed to be a cause.

Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the tissue of the esophagus is transformed due to recurrent acid reflux.

01/19/2026

🕊️ Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🕊️

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—a leader whose vision, courage, and commitment to equality continue to inspire change and unity.

May we reflect on his words, serve our communities, and strive each day to build a more just and compassionate world.