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Dr. Ramsay’s Guardian Angel Award Ceremony

We were honored that on July 10, 2023, Dr. David Ramsay, one of our exceptional physicians, was awarded the Guardian Angel Award by the Novant Health Foundation, recognizing Dr. Ramsay's unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care and going above and beyond...

National Women’s Health Week with Libby Greenwood, PA-C

A great concern for women’s health is constipation. Libby Greenwood, PA-C goes over why this is more common in women and what can be done for relief in the video.

National Women’s Health Week with Courtney Milleson, PA-C

Courtney Milleson, PA-C, explains key differences in women’s health in comparison to men in the video.

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A word from digestive health specialists

If You Can’t Take the Heat, it’s Probably Heartburn

What’s in a name? Heartburn by any other name, indigestion, GERD, pyrosis, the devil….would still burn as bad. Have you ever thought to yourself… Why do I have such severe chest burning every time I eat pizza or pasta??? What...

Summer is Right Around the Corner!

Summer is right around the corner. Barbecue grills are getting fired up, graduation parties with delectable cakes and sweet summertime drinks are just a few weeks away, and restaurants with outdoor patios are in full swing ready to serve you...

March Madness is Not Knowing the Facts about Colon Cancer!

It’s March and that means a lot more than bracket busters and the final four. It’s colon cancer awareness month. It’s true; it doesn’t sound as exciting… But oh man, is it! Colon cancer is the second leading cause of...

Dysphagia: What is it and what could it mean?

On any given day, our providers here at Digestive Health Specialists see patients who experience a choking or strangling sensation in their throat. The medical term for this sensation is “dysphagia” and it means difficulty swallowing. It can occur in...

Digestive Health Specialists Fights Back Against Colon Cancer!

Digestive Health Specialists is fighting back as a company against Colon Cancer! About three years ago, DHS formed a wellness team that acts as overall motivators and cheerleaders for the company’s health and well-being. At least 4 times a year,...

A New King Office… Coming Soon!

After years of seeing loyal DHS patients at JR Jones in King, NC we are building our own separate office location to continue the same excellent patient care. Starting in April, patients in communities north of Winston Salem, Stokes County,...

Meet our Newest Provider, Dr. Dhyan Rajan

If you are a new patient to Digestive Health Specialists, consider scheduling your appointment with Dr. Dhyan Rajan! As our newest provider, his areas of expertise include Crohn’s disease, IBD, and ulcerative colitis. He is originally from rural Maryland but...

Diarrhea, Fatigue, and Weight Loss… Oh My!

Diarrhea, Fatigue, and Weight Loss… Oh My! Symptoms of IBD are no fun. IBD stands for inflammatory bowel disease and it involves chronic inflammation of all or part of your digestive tract. Two primary conditions we see patients for are...

Let’s Talk about Diarrhea

Has it ever struck when traveling somewhere new and different? Maybe you thought nothing of it, but chances are it was traveler’s diarrhea. This is a digestive tract disorder that usually causes loose stools and stomach cramping. It stems from...