Gastroenterology Specialties, P.C.

Gastroenterology Specialties, P.C. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care and improve the digestive health of our patients! We are committed to teamwork and helping one another.

Gastroenterologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, gall bladder liver and pancreas including colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, liver disease, Crohn's disease and other digestive problems. Gastroenterology Specialties, PC was founded in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 1, 1988 by 4 physicians. We have grown into one of the largest private gastroenterology practices in the Midwest. Our awarded winning team of physicians and staff provide the highest quality care for our patients. Our physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system. We are committed to improving the overall health of all that we serve. Our Mission is to provide exceptional patient care and improve the overall digestive health of our patients. We hold the following core values for our team to help us achieve this goal:

Integrity - We pledge to be open, responsible, and honest in all interactions to consistently maintain our patients' trust. Passion - We pledge to be caring and sensitive tot he needs of our patients and that of our fellow teammates through our presence, listening, awareness, and inclusion. We pledge to seek, understand, and respond to our patients' needs in a timely, helpful, and courteous manner. We pledge to go the "extra step" to provide our patients with the best care possible. Learning - We are dedicated to life-long learning and knowledge. We pledge to remain open to seeking and trying new methods and ideas. Commitment - We are committed to visionary and decisive leadership by demonstrating individual responsiveness, creativity, initiative, innovation, and recognition. We are committed to continual collaboration with each other to improve services in an atmosphere of respect, openness, cooperation, communication, professionalism, kindness, etc. We are committed to provide our patients with the best care and experience possible.

We'd like to give a big shoutout to Porkโ€™s Done for their help with a fundraiser! They brought our team delicious food a...
09/02/2025

We'd like to give a big shoutout to Porkโ€™s Done for their help with a fundraiser! They brought our team delicious food and graciously donated a portion of the proceeds to our Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (CCF) Take Steps campaign! Great food is even better when it benefits a great cause!

Reminder for tomorrow! ๐Ÿ˜€
08/31/2025

Reminder for tomorrow! ๐Ÿ˜€

We're so excited to announce the addition of a new Nurse Practitioner to our Practice! Please help us welcome Denise Spe...
08/18/2025

We're so excited to announce the addition of a new Nurse Practitioner to our Practice! Please help us welcome Denise Speich to our Gastroenterology Specialties family!

Denise graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1988. She received her Master's in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2000. She is a certified Adult Nurse Practitioner by ANCC. She is a member of Nebraska Nurse Practitioners. She practiced gastroenterology for over 24 years prior to joining Gastroenterology Specialties in 2025.

We're so excited to announce the addition of a new physician to our Practice! Please help us welcome Alexander Praus, M....
08/04/2025

We're so excited to announce the addition of a new physician to our Practice! Please help us welcome Alexander Praus, M.D. to our Gastroenterology Specialties family!

Dr. Alexander Praus is from Kearney, Nebraska, and graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan with a degree in biochemistry. Dr. Praus earned his medical degree from American University of the Caribbean, then completed his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Happy Holidays! We will see you on Monday, July 7th!! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‡๐ŸŽ†
07/04/2025

Happy Holidays! We will see you on Monday, July 7th!! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‡๐ŸŽ†

A HUGE "Thank You!" goes out to Dr. Rife and Dr. Bowman for representing Gastroenterology Specialties PC and Lincoln End...
06/12/2025

A HUGE "Thank You!" goes out to Dr. Rife and Dr. Bowman for representing Gastroenterology Specialties PC and Lincoln Endoscopy Center at this year's Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska! We appreciate you sharing your expertise on the importance of colon cancer screening and prevention!

Congratulations to Dr. Vance and Dr. Knooihuizen on becoming partners at Gastroenterology Specialties PC, effective Augu...
06/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Vance and Dr. Knooihuizen on becoming partners at Gastroenterology Specialties PC, effective August 1, 2025! Their dedication and expertise have been invaluable to our team and to our patients. We are proud to celebrate their achievements, and we look forward to their leadership and contributions!

Call today at 402-465-4545 to take charge of your health and schedule a colon cancer screening.
06/03/2025

Call today at 402-465-4545 to take charge of your health and schedule a colon cancer screening.

June is . This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and grit of every colorectal cancer survivor in our community.

No one chooses this pathโ€”but the way you rise, fight, and turn pain into purpose inspires us every single day.

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Gastroenterology Specialties will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day! We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th, 20...
05/26/2025

Gastroenterology Specialties will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day! We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025!

05/19/2025

Address

4545 R Street
Lincoln, NE
68503

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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