Digestive System
Your Well-being is Our Priority
Welcome to the Digestive System Department at Ruber Internacional Hospital!
In our Digestive System Department, we have a highly qualified team of specialists with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of digestive pathologies, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastric ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases, gastrointestinal cancer, pancreatitis, and more. We use state-of-the-art technology, including endoscopy, blood tests, and imaging studies like CT scans and MRI, to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective, tailored treatment.
We collaborate closely with experts from various hospital specialties in a multidisciplinary, comprehensive, and personalized approach, ensuring top-quality medical care for our patients.
At Ruber Internacional Hospital, we place great importance on listening carefully to our patients and supporting them at every step of their recovery journey.
If you are experiencing or suspect liver diseases, intestinal issues, or any anorectal condition, our specialists offer the most advanced treatments available to help improve your quality of life.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please don't hesitate to contact us. We will be delighted to assist you.
Medical Excellence and Cutting-edge Technology.
Medical Team
- Team of Dr. José Miguel Esteban López-JamarTeam Leader: Dr. José Miguel Esteban BernáldezHospital Ruber InternacionalSpecialty: Digestive System91 387 59 07 / 91 387 59 08
- Team of Dr. Agustín Albillos MartínezTeam Leader: Dr. Agustín Albillos MartínezHospital Ruber Internacional, Centro Médico Paseo de la HabanaSpecialty: Digestive System91 457 77 64 / 91 387 50 00
- Team of Dr. Andreé Sandoval MartínezTeam Leader: Dr. Andreé Sandoval MartínezCentro Médico Paseo de la HabanaSpecialty: Digestive System91 457 77 64
The Best Specialists
Our Digestive System specialists believe in humanizing medicine and teamwork. We accompany patients in decision-making, prioritizing understanding their conditions and treatment options.
We are the leading private center in treating Barrett’s esophagus. In fact, we are the only center in Spain that performs endoscopic treatment of Barrett’s esophagus with radiofrequency ablation. We also specialize in managing complex inflammatory bowel disease and have a cutting-edge unit for diagnosing esophageal motility disorders. Patients from the U.S. come to continue their inflammatory bowel disease treatments in our unit.
Our procedures are minimally invasive, often requiring short hospital stays. We provide 24/7 medical assistance (both in-person and by phone), adapting to patient needs. For inpatient care, we offer comprehensive support, collaborating closely with the hospital's internal medicine and digestive surgery departments.
We offer all existing treatments for digestive pathologies, backed by extensive expertise.
In our department:
- We recommend preventive medicine measures to avoid complications.
- We conduct thorough studies of disease status.
- We optimize and personalize treatments.
- We explain the benefits and risks of available therapies.
- We provide multidisciplinary support for associated diseases.
- We investigate interactions with other pathological processes.
- We work in teams with surgeons experienced in treatment.
Second Opinions
If you seek a second opinion from a renowned professional, please schedule an appointment via our website. Our specialists will help you better understand your condition and offer the best diagnostic and treatment options. Our hospital is equipped with highly qualified specialists and state-of-the-art technology to address a wide range of digestive system pathologies and clinical situations.
Experts in Digestive Health
With the extensive experience of our professionals and their commitment to continuous education, we perform the most advanced endoscopic techniques.
Our state-of-the-art technology enables us to carry out minimally invasive procedures for many diagnoses and treatments. This advanced technology includes high-resolution imaging systems and endoscopy equipment, allowing us to obtain a detailed view of the body’s internal structures without the need for invasive surgeries. With this cutting-edge approach, our procedures are performed with precision and safety, minimizing discomfort and recovery time for our patients.
Additionally, this approach offers further benefits, such as reduced pain, less blood loss, smaller scars, and shorter hospital stays, allowing patients to return to their daily activities sooner.
Key Techniques and Procedures Performed by Our Digestive Health Specialists:
- Digestive Endoscopies: Endoscopic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract to diagnose and treat various digestive conditions.
- Colonoscopy: Specializing in early detection of colon lesions, including polyps and colorectal cancer.
- Gastroscopy: Used to study and treat diseases of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
- Sigmoidoscopy: Examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon for local conditions.
- Capsule Endoscopy: Involves swallowing a camera-equipped capsule to study the small intestine.
- Dilation and Stenosis Treatment: Addressing strictures in the esophagus, stomach, or intestine.
- Esophageal Varice Ligation: A procedure to prevent and treat esophageal varices rupture in cirrhosis cases.
- Polypectomy: Removal of polyps during colonoscopy for analysis and colorectal cancer prevention.
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett’s Esophagus: A novel endoscopic technique for detecting precancerous states. We are the private center with the most experience in treating Barrett’s Esophagus.
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR): Removing abnormal tissues from the digestive tract.
- High-Resolution Esophageal Manometry: Evaluating esophageal function using a specialized probe.
- Esophageal pH Monitoring: A diagnostic test to measure gastroesophageal reflux acidity.
- Esophagogastric Impedance-pH Monitoring: Measures both acidic and non-acidic reflux and gastric secretions.
- Capsule Endoscopy: A small, swallowable capsule with a wireless camera captures thousands of images as it moves through the digestive tract.
- Intragastric Balloon for Obesity
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (Apollo Method): A pioneering, non-surgical technique involving sutures to reduce stomach size via the mouth.
- Endoscopic Ultrasonography: Combines endoscopy and ultrasound to provide high-quality images of internal organs.
- Treatment of Esophageal Motility Disorders: Conditions such as esophageal dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), achalasia, idiopathic diffuse esophageal spasm, and more are managed collaboratively with the Motility Unit.
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A chronic immune disorder caused by an abnormal reaction to food, resulting in the accumulation of specific white blood cells.
- Celiac Disease: Specialized information on dietary exclusions and collaboration with top-tier nutritionists.
Each treatment is personalized, tailored to the specific needs of each patient, and guarantees maximum safety and effectiveness across all procedures.
Our team provides comprehensive care to ensure the best outcomes for our patients' health and well-being.
The range of conditions treated within the field of digestive system specialization is extensive. At Ruber Internacional Hospital, our experts provide the most accurate diagnosis and the most effective treatment.
General Gastroenterology
- Issues related to the digestive system.
Esophageal Diseases
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Barrett’s esophagus (chronic reflux)
- Esophageal motility disorders
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Infectious esophagitis and other esophagitis
Dyspepsia and Peptic Disorders
- Dyspepsia
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Gastric emptying disorders and dysmotility
- Diagnosis and monitoring of stromal tumors and subepithelial lesions
Biliopancreatic Pathologies
- Biliary conditions: cholelithiasis, cholangitis
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, chronic pancreatitis, acute pancreatitis, autoimmune pancreatitis
Hepatology
- Viral hepatitis
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Liver diseases related to fat deposition
- Depositional liver diseases
Chronic Intestinal Diseases
- Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and microscopic colitis
- Celiac disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Food intolerances
Obesity and Nutritional Disorders
- Obesity and overweight
- Nutritional deficiencies
Coordination Among Specialties
Each patient is unique, which is why we believe personalized care and information are essential. Your specialist will guide you throughout the entire process, coordinating your treatment individually while staying in constant contact with experts from other specialties at Ruber Internacional Hospital to provide you with comprehensive care.
- General Surgery Specialty
- Endocrinology Specialty
- Family Medicine Specialty
- Internal Medicine Specialty
- Oncology Specialty
- Coloproctology Unit