Services | Northwest Gastroenterology Clinic Portland, OR 97210

General Practitioners

Osteoporosis
Medical Weight Loss
Nutritional Counseling
Since your liver plays a crucial role in digestion and works to removes toxins, diet and nutrition are critical in maximizing its ability to function properly.
Family Practice
Jennifer completed her Physician Assistant training at Wayne State University in 1998. She and her husband moved to Portland in 1998. She practiced in Family Medicine in Vancouver Washington for 14 years, before joining Northwest Gastroenterology Clinic in 2015.
High Cholesterol
Emergency Care
Colonoscopy
Before a colonoscopy, you must clear your colon of stool. Your doctor will provide a prescription for laxatives that must be taken one to two days prior to the colonoscopy. You must also adhere to a clear-liquid diet that does not add waste to the colon. It is very important to read our detailed colonoscopy prep instructions before coming in for a colonoscopy procedure.
Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterized by symptoms of abdominal pain and discomfort, constipation and/or diarrhea. The exact cause of IBS is unknown and it is typically seen as a “diagnosis of exclusion.” Factors that may be involved in IBS include a suboptimal mind-gut connection and a disruption in gut flora. Triggers that can cause or aggravate symptoms include certain foods, stress, and gut infections.
Diarrhea
Immunizations

Gynecologists

Internists

Internal Medicine
Dr. Taylor received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Utah in Spanish. He received his medical degree from The University of Utah School of Medicine. He then completed an internal medicine residency program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He and his wife, Renae, moved to Portland, Oregon to complete his medical training in gastroenterology at Oregon Health & Science University.
Gastroenterology
Gluten, an alcohol-soluble fraction of wheat protein, can cause an array of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with celiac disease. Gluten-free diets are the mainstay of treatment to induce and maintain remission in celiac disease. At Northwest Gastroenterology Clinic, we can diagnose celiac disease and help you transition to a gluten-free lifestyle. Call (503) 229-7137 or
Colon Cancer
IBD often causes significant pain and discomfort and changes in bowel habits. Without treatment, it can lead to serious health complications and put patients at risk for malnutrition and colon cancer.
Endoscopy
An array of conditions may affect the gastrointestinal tract; the GI tract is comprised of the esophagus, stomach, and the small and large intestine. If you are experiencing symptoms involving your gut, your healthcare provider may recommend that you undergo an upper endoscopy, a procedure that uses a small camera to examine your upper digestive system, in order to determine the cause of your symptoms.

Endocrinologist

Radiologist

Ultrasound
Cirrhosis may be suspected on a routine blood test if there are abnormalities in clotting factors (INR) and a patient’s platelet count. Typically, cirrhosis is diagnosed by imaging (ultrasound, CT, or MRI). Rarely is a biopsy required to confirm its presence.
MRI
X-Rays
Computed Tomography

Plastic Surgeons

Dermatologists

Ulcer
An upper endoscopy, or an EGD, is a non-surgical procedure that is used to examine the upper part of the GI tract that includes your esophagus, stomach, and proximal small intestine. This procedure is performed under sedation and involves the insertion of a long thin tube with a camera into a patient’s mouth. This tube is swallowed and the camera traverses the foregut (esophagus, stomach, and duodenum). Several conditions may be diagnosed during an endoscopy; these include peptic ulcer disease, celiac disease, tumors, and inflammation. Biopsies may also be obtained during an endoscopy.
Rashes

Allergists