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Six08 Gastroenterology

Welcome to Six08 Gastroenterology

Southern Alberta’s only Gastroenterology centre.

We are dedicated to helping patients achieve health and wellness by providing clinical care for digestive and liver diseases.

We strive to work closely with your referring physician to help facilitate a better quality of life.

About Us

Six08 Gastroenterology is an amalgamation of Southern Alberta’s Gastroenterology clinics. While it is a new location in downtown Lethbridge, these clinics have been serving Southern Alberta for 3-6 years.

Peace Of Mind

We are experienced and trained in various techniques allowing delivery of various procedures and diagnostic tests including colonoscopy, gastroscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, small bowel ultrasound, and esophageal manometry and pH testing.

Modern Healthcare

We work collaboratively with family physicians, allied health specialists, and other specialists to maintain a high standard of care. Our facility is unique in its ability to provide patients with a wide variety of treatment choices.

Committed to Help Facilitate a Better Quality of Life.

Welcome to Six08 Gastroenterology. We are dedicated to helping patients achieve health and wellness by providing clinical care for digestive and liver diseases.

Our Procedures

Gastroenterology is an area of medicine that focuses on the digestive system, or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Gastroenterologists can treat everything from IBS to hepatitis C.

GI Ultrasound

Endoscopic ultrasounds to looks at colon and the last part of the small bowel.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopies to detect colon cancer or colon polyps.

Endoscopy

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography to identify gallstones, tumors, or scar tissue.

Sigmoidoscopy

Sigmoidoscopies to evaluate blood loss or pain in the bowel.

Dr. Rajveer Hundal MD, FRCPC

Therapeutic Endoscopy, Gastroenterology

Chinook Regional Hospital

Dr. Hundal received his Medical Degree and completed his Internal Medicine residency at McMaster University. He obtained his Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at the University of Calgary with further training as a therapeutic endoscopist at the University of Alberta.

Dr. Hundal has a special interest in advanced endoscopic procedures, with a focus in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP.

Dr. Kaleb Marr BSc, MBBS, FRCPC

Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Specialist in Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Clinical Lecturer, University of Calgary

Dr. Marr received his Medical Degree at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. He completed his Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology residency at the University of Calgary. He further pursued training at the University of Calgary in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) under the mentorship of Dr. Remo Panaccione as well as Small Bowel Ultrasound with Dr. Kerri Novak.
Dr. Marr also has an interest in testing for esophageal motility and reflux testing.

Gastroenterology

What is a Gastroenterologist?

Gastroenterologists are medical specialists trained in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, biliary system and pancreas. They possess expertise in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

What is an upper endoscopy (EGD)?

Upper endoscopy allows your doctor to examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine). An EGD is used for stretching a narrowed esophagus if you are experiencing difficulty swallowing, the removal of polyps or swallowed foreign objects.

What happens following my upper endoscopy?

Your throat may be slightly sore, and you might feel bloated because of the air introduced into your stomach.

What is a colonoscopy?

Colonoscopy enables your doctor to examine the lining of your colon (large intestine) and rectum as well as short segment of the last part of your small bowel (ileum). It is the most effective way to evaluate your entire colon for the presence of colorectal cancer or polyps as well as look for inflammation. Early detection can lead to effective medical treatment, prevent surgery, and save lives.

What if a polyp is found?

A polyp is an abnormal growth found in the colon lining. They vary in size and shape, and while most are benign (non-cancerous, they have the potential to turn into cancer over time. It is important to remove pre-cancerous polyps as a preventative measure for colorectal cancer. Very small polyps may be totally destroyed by fulguration (burning). Larger polyps are removed by a technique called snare polypectomy. A wire loop (snare) is passed through the scope and removes the polyp from the intestinal wall. This technique causes no pain to the patient.

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