Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont

Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont (GAP) is a leading provider of comprehensive, patient-centered gastroenterology and hepatology care in the Greater Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina.

Established in 2013 through the merger of two longstanding practices—Salem Gastroenterology Associates (founded in 1979) and Piedmont Gastroenterology Specialists (established in 1957)—GAP combines decades of expertise to deliver compassionate and timely services to its patients.

GAP's mission is to offer state-of-the-art, patient-focused care in a compassionate, timely, and cost-effective manner. The practice emphasizes teamwork, transparency, and communication to provide high-quality consultative services to both patients and referring providers.

Services and Procedures

GAP offers a comprehensive range of services and procedures to diagnose, treat, and prevent various gastrointestinal conditions:

• Colonoscopy: An endoscopic examination of the large bowel and distal part of the small bowel, allowing for visual diagnosis and the opportunity for biopsy or removal of suspected colorectal cancer lesions.
• Endoscopy: Allows physicians to examine the upper GI tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, to evaluate symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
• Endoscopic Ultrasound: A test that enables doctors to examine the lining and walls of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, as well as nearby internal organs like the gallbladder and pancreas.
• Hemorrhoid Banding: A procedure to treat swollen veins in the lower rectum, which may cause discomfort, itching, bleeding, swelling, prolapse, or leakage.
• Biologic Infusion Treatment: Offered for patients diagnosed with forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, such as Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, administered through an intravenous needle in one of the veins in the arm.

Locations

GAP operates multiple locations across the Piedmont Triad area to ensure accessible care for its patients:

• Winston-Salem, NC, USA: Main offices include the Salem Office at 1830 South Hawthorne Road and the Piedmont Office at 1901 South Hawthorne Road, Suite 310.

Each location is staffed with experienced professionals dedicated to providing high-quality care tailored to individual patient needs.

Patient Experience

Patients commend GAP for its professionalism and quality care. Testimonials highlight the staff's dedication to patient comfort and thoroughness in procedures.

For instance, one patient shared, "I experienced the highest level of professionalism and quality care during my colonoscopy. Dr. Blake Scott is extremely detailed and helpful. I highly recommend this office."

GAP's commitment to patient-centered care is evident in its comprehensive services, convenient locations, and dedicated team, making it a trusted choice for gastrointestinal health in the Piedmont Triad area.