Welcome Back Gastroenterologist Dr. Matthew Gaeta to Memorial's Specialty Clinic
Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the return of Dr. Matthew Gaeta, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist, to Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic beginning this fall. Dr. Gaeta is expected to begin seeing patients in October and will provide specialty gastroenterology services every other Thursday.
The return of gastroenterology services marks an important enhancement to specialty care available locally and reinforces Memorial Hospital's commitment to providing high-quality healthcare close to home. "We are excited to welcome Dr. Gaeta back to Memorial Hospital and to once again offer gastroenterology services within our community," said Brett Bollmann, CEO. "Access to specialty care is especially important in rural healthcare settings. Having gastroenterology services available locally means our patients can receive expert evaluation, treatment, and preventive screenings without the burden of traveling long distances."
Dr. Gaeta specializes in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, bringing extensive training and expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the digestive system. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis, followed by his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. He completed residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver before returning to Columbia, where he completed additional Internal Medicine residency training and a Fellowship in Gastroenterology. Dr. Gaeta is board certified in Gastroenterology.
Gastroenterology focuses on conditions involving the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, and biliary system. Many gastrointestinal conditions can significantly impact quality of life, yet are highly treatable with the right care and management. Dr. Gaeta will provide evaluation and treatment for a wide range of digestive health concerns, including: heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and biliary disease.
"Many of the patients I see are experiencing symptoms such as heartburn, bloating, cramping, constipation, or other digestive issues that can have a major effect on their daily lives," said Dr. Gaeta. "My goal is to help identify the underlying cause of those symptoms and develop a treatment plan that helps patients feel better and improve their overall health."
In addition to office consultations, Dr. Gaeta performs important gastrointestinal procedures, including colonoscopies and upper endoscopies (EGDs). These procedures play a vital role in diagnosing and treating digestive disorders and supporting preventive care.
The return of gastroenterology services also expands access to colorectal cancer screening, one of the most effective tools for detecting and preventing colorectal cancer. Colonoscopy remains a key preventive screening that can identify abnormalities before they become cancerous, helping patients take a proactive approach to their health.
For rural communities, access to specialty care can often mean the difference between delaying treatment and receiving timely care. By bringing gastroenterology services back to Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic, patients will have convenient access to specialized digestive health services closer to home, reducing travel time while improving continuity of care.
Appointments with Dr. Gaeta will be available through Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic. Patients interested in learning more about gastroenterology services or scheduling an appointment can contact the Specialty Clinic at 618-826-4581.
