Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. It involves a detailed understanding of the normal action (physiology) of the gastrointestinal organs including the movement of material through the stomach and intestine , the digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system, and the function of the liver as a digestive organ.

It includes common and important conditions such as colon polyps and cancer, hepatitis, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic ulcer disease, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, nutritional problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis. In essence, all normal activity and disease of the digestive organs are part of the study of Gastroenterology.

A Gastroenterologist is a physician with dedicated training and unique experience in the management of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.

Meet the Gastroenterologists at SRMC

Board-certified gastroenterologists Mark Uhl and Jagdish Nachnani practice at Sumner Medical Group and at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. 

	Uhl, Mark D., MD Sumner Medical Group 300 Steam Plant Road Suite 300 Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: (615) 230-8070 Specialty: Gastroenterology Board Certified: Yes
	Nachnani, Jagdish, MD Sumner Medical Group 300 Steam Plant Road Suite 300 Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: (615) 230-8070 Specialty: Gastroenterology and Heptology Board Certified: Yes

The training Sumner Regional Medical Center’s board certified gastroenterologists have received allows them to provide high quality, comprehensive care for patients with a wide variety of gastrointestinal ailments. They are experts in the field, providing high quality colonoscopy examinations and comprehensive consultative services.

Sumner Regional Medical Center
555 Hartsville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 328-8888