In the 2008 U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals issue, Cedars-Sinai once again ranked among America's best in Gastrointestinal Disorders.
Advanced Diagnosis and Treatments for Motility Disorders
Cedars-Sinai's GI Motility Program is one of the busiest motility centers in the country. GI motility refers to the progression of food, fluids and waste through the digestive tract. Motility problems include:
- Acid reflux
- Chronic constipation
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Incontinence
- Bacterial overgrowth
Cedars-Sinai's GI Motility Program is unique among motility centers because it treats any and all GI motility problems. Other programs offer only limited motility tests, but any necessary tests can be done right here. Another unique aspect of our program is that while other programs have support staff conduct diagnostic tests, most of these procedures are performed at Cedars-Sinai by a motility specialist with a nurse assistant.
We focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of these digestive tract problems. Our program offers the most advanced diagnosis and treatment methods and is recognized throughout the world for our latest research discoveries, which are already being used to help patients.
Although we do have consultative services, much of what we do is focused on motility tests as ordered by your referring physician. You can be scheduled for a motility test in two to five days, depending on the test. The program has a 48-hour turnaround time for breath tests, and for any other motility test, the turnaround time is less than five working days. Once a test is completed, turnaround times for receiving reports average less than 24 hours. Our program is also well known for its user-friendly reporting system. All tests are interpreted by one of our motility experts. The test is then turned into an easy-to-read report, making decisions easier for referring physicians. Three dedicated GI motility testing rooms allow us to handle a large number of referrals with little or no delay.
