Leading-edge technology and treatments at our conveniently-located Waterloo center for expert care close to home. Your care is our top concern as our knowledgeable experts work together throughout your entire experience - our physicians, medical providers and support staff are dedicated to taking care of you every step of the way.
Everything starts with you - we take time to listen, learn, and create a treatment plan for you beginning with your input. We want to present you with information that will keep you up to date on Gastroenterology and Hepatology news. On this week's Coffee with Dr. Ravi, we begin a two-part discussion on heart failure.
Everything starts with you - we take time to listen, learn, and create a treatment plan for you beginning with your input. We want to present you with information that will keep you up to date on Gastroenterology and Hepatology news. On this week's Coffee with Dr. Ravi, we begin a two-part discussion on heart failure.
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Patients have trusted the specialists at Cedar Valley Digestive Health Center since 1989 for the treatment of digestive disorders and diseases. With a staff of nearly 50 professionals - including 4 gastroenterologists, 3 nurse practitioners, and multiple registered nurses, patient care coordinators, endoscopy technicians and other dedicated professionals - we have more than 12,000 office visits and perform more than 7,400 procedures each year!
Cedar Valley Gastroenterology is committed to exceptional patient care and to educating patients about their condition and treatment options. This Health Topics section will help answer general questions about your digestive health issue. When you meet with your physician, he or she will provide personalized, more in-depth information about your specific situation.
What is it? A soft diet means eating foods that are soft and easy for you to chew or to swallow. Eating soft foods may help if you have problems chewing or swallowing. Milkshakes Banana's, Applesauce, and other soft non-acidic fruits Peach, Pear, and Apricot Nectars Watermelon Cottage Cheese Yogurt Mashed Potatoes Macaroni and Cheese.
The board-certified physicians at Cedar Valley Gastroenterology have in-depth, specialized training in diagnosing and treating of diseases of the digestive system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, colon/large intestine, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver. Our physicians' experience and their commitment to patient-focused care helps create a comfortable, collaborative partnership to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Are antibiotics needed prior to any procedures if I have a history of a hip/knee replacement? Cedar Valley Digestive Health Center does not require any antibiotics prior to a procedure. If your doctor requires this, then they will need to order the antibiotic. You can sign up to use the patient portal during an office visit.
Reviews (7)
John King
Nov 11, 2021
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Sara Olson
Sep 26, 2021
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I have never been so motivated to write a review. Dr. Rav is not only a great doctor but a great person. His staff and nurses were instrumental in getting me the help I needed quickly and efficiently.
At 32-weeks pregnant, I had been experiencing upper right abdominal pain since my 24th week of pregnancy. Unfortunately, the Midwives at UIHC did not know what was causing the pain. My VA maternity nurse was persistently concerned about my blood work and imaging, and she wanted a specialist to evaluate me. I called UIHC GI and Mercy One GI they would not see me any earlier than December, baby was
At 32-weeks pregnant, I had been experiencing upper right abdominal pain since my 24th week of pregnancy. Unfortunately, the Midwives at UIHC did not know what was causing the pain. My VA maternity nurse was persistently concerned about my blood work and imaging, and she wanted a specialist to evaluate me. I called UIHC GI and Mercy One GI they would not see me any earlier than December, baby was
H. R.
Mar 12, 2021
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Belle Bjorge
Dec 25, 2020
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Very disappointed in the whole experience, but largely in the way I was communicated with. I would ask questions, ask for more information and ask why my care plan did not reflect the conversation we had. The responses I received were do more research, because this is what I suggest, and I have sent emails through the care portal with no replies.
They left me feeling like a bother, that my symptoms were fine and living in pain was ok.
They left me feeling like a bother, that my symptoms were fine and living in pain was ok.
Josh Moneylaw
Aug 10, 2020
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Doctor Ravi has been treating me for over 12 years. He has went above and beyond to take care of my health needs time and time again. He knows me by name when I have seen him in public. He is more than a doctor to me he is an amazing part of this community and more doctors should take note on how to treat patients from him and his amazing staff. When it comes to medical care I value Dr. Ravi's opinion over anyones elses. He will not lead you wrong. He cares about people and cares about helping us with our healthcare needs.
Steph
Jul 29, 2020
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Great place with amazing staff! I’ve been seeing Barb Burkle and Dr. Ravi for all of my procedures and I could not be happier with the level of care I receive! Their nursing staff is very attentive and always goes above and beyond to guarantee the highest level of patient satisfaction. Love Cedar Valley GI.
EngineerNme
Jul 12, 2018
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I started seeing a Nurse Practitioner at this office and after a standard office visit, received two bills. One from the medical side for 10 minute and that fee was about $200. OK, I know speciality doctors are expensive, but I also received a bill for the facility charge. What the heck! Facility charge was about $100. I was seen less than 10 minutes and walked out $300 lighter. Was this a first-time visit charge? Nope, received the same bill on the next visit. This is just wrong. No heads up from the office about the facility charge.
