Ala' A. Abdel Jalil, MD

Gastroenterologist

Dr. Ala' A. Abdel Jalil is a Gastroenterologist in Jefferson City, MO with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions of the tongue, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, intestines, anus, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and bile ducts. As a Gastroenterologist, Ala' A. Abdel Jalil, MD performs diagnostics and treatments to identify and address digestive system dysfunctions. Gastroenterology is a medical specialty focused on digestive (gastrointestinal) tract care. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Gastroenterologists include acid reflux, hepatitis C, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, pancreatitis, jaundice, colon polyps, and colon cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Gastroenterologists include endoscopic ultrasounds, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, liver biopsies, esophagus and intestine dialation, surgical hemostasis, and cancer tumor extraction.

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Adolescent Medicine Doctor

Dr. Ala' A. Abdel Jalil is an Adolescent Medicine Doctor in Jefferson City, MO with special training and skill in providing healthcare for young adults. As an Adolescent Medicine Doctor, Ala' A. Abdel Jalil, MD performs preventative care, assessments, and treatment of conditions in adolescents. Adolescent Medicine is physical and psychological healthcare for patients in their teens and early 20s. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Adolescent Medicine Doctors include colds, viruses, acne, sports injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, and physical, mental, and emotional disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Medicine Doctors include annual physicals, cold and virus treatment, bone setting and suture treatment, long-term disease monitoring, imaging, pregnancy testing, family planning, and health education.

An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.