FOR EVERY HEALTHY MOMENT AHEAD
For every moment spent doubled over in pain fearing an escalating condition, for everyone living with digestive diseases, our Diverticulitis Center is here.
THE DIVERTICULITIS CENTER AT UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
OUR TEAM
From our board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons to our robust team of clinical coordinators, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nutritionists, and specialized support staff, the Diverticulitis Center at UMass Memorial Medical Center is well equipped to tackle your digestive needs. Our team is dedicated to restoring your quality of life through safe and effective treatment of diverticulitis. As the a leader in diverticulitis treatment with a 95% surgical success rate and a broad network of specialists throughout the UMass Memorial system, we’re the region’s top choice for minimally invasive surgery and advanced care for digestive disease.
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Our new Diverticulitis Center is the first of its kind. Our collaborative approach, involving a team of gastroenterologists, radiologists, nutritionists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and clinical coordinators, enables us to customize treatment plans for each and every patient. Experts from each subspecialty work together to make informed, coordinated decisions that will provide the best possible outcome and path back to a healthy, worry-free life. And when surgery is the best next step, our surgeons who are national leaders minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery, provide the clarity and confidence you need to take action. From preparation to recovery, our approach provides the surest path to recovery for all diverticulitis patients.
When to Reach Out
Prime candidates for diverticulitis surgery include patients who have had complicated diverticulitis, recurring episodes of diverticulitis or persistent symptoms that have not responded to medical treatment.
Common symptoms of diverticulitis include:
- Abdominal pain - persistent and often severe, usually on the lower left
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever
- Constipation or sometimes diarrhea
If you suffer from these symptoms, it’s important to seek treatment. Call your primary care provider today or reach out to the Diverticulitis Center to request an appointment with one of our specialists.
I wish I had done this after the first attack. I feel like I have my life back. To be able to eat anything I want is just amazing.
Colleen G | UMass Memorial Health Diverticulitis Patient
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