Mercy Health Gastroenterology Celebrates Milestone
100th Endoscopic Ultrasound Performed
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO (December 3, 2024) – The team at Mercy Health – Springfield Regional Medical Center is celebrating a milestone. Gastroenterologist Dr. Ahmed Edhi has performed his 100th endoscopic ultrasound since joining the team at MercyCrest Gatroenterology in 2022.
“It’s a great privilege to bring this up-to-date technology locally, to increase health care access for our patients and their families,” said Dr. Edhi.
Endoscopies can be important screening tools to help identify cancerous masses and other diseases in the digestive tract. Endoscopic Ultrasound is a technique that combines endoscopy with ultrasound to create images of the digestive tract.
This helps doctors check for any damage to tissues due to swelling or disease. They can also determine if cancer is present, whether it has spread to lymph nodes, the different staging of the cancers, as well as allowing evaluation of masses and for the draining fluids from cysts. Simple exploratory endoscopic ultrasound typically takes less than an hour to complete.
Dr. Edhi is also experienced with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), a procedure that combines upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and x-rays to treat problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts.
For those experiencing gastrointestinal issues, Dr. Edhi is one of four providers seeing patients at Mercy Health – MercyCrest Gastroenterology at 30 West McCreight Avenue, Suite 211 in Springfield. Together, these providers are experts in diagnosing and treating a variety of disorders and diseases affecting the digestive system such as ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and cancers.
To schedule a screening or learn more about the digestive health and gastroenterology options available to you, head to mercy.com
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Mercy Health – Springfield is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, compassionate care is provided by more than 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia, as well as throughout Ireland. Mercy Health – Springfield, which includes Springfield Regional Medical Center and Urbana Hospital, has a mission to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Mercy Health – Springfield is a comprehensive, regional health care system, known for quality, innovation, compassionate service, and a caring culture. With two hospitals and numerous physician offices and care locations, Mercy Health ensures easy access to safe, effective, timely and cost-efficient care for every stage of life through a network of hospitals, nursing homes and retirement communities as well as rehabilitation and outreach services.To learn more, visit mercy.com
Contact: Jennifer Robinson
Mercy Health - Springfield Public Relations
(843) 798-1986, jennifer_robinson2@bshsi.org