Trust Steven Gutnik, MD, for expert care and services in gastroenterology at Avera Gastroenterology in Yankton, SD. He went into medicine not just because he loved the biological sciences, but he also realized he had good communication skills that were grounded in empathy.
“The medical field just seemed like a natural fit,” he said. “I could do the most good here.”
Expert Care in Gastroenterology
As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Gutnik cares for diseases of the digestive system, which include esophagus, stomach, intestine and colon. It also includes the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas.
“It’s a challenging, but rewarding, line of work,” he said.
Dr. Gutnik offers nonsurgical solutions and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy for a variety of digestive conditions. His goal is for treatments to be as minimally invasive as possible, so that your recovery and return to living well is swift.
Some of these conditions include:
- Colon cancer
- Chronic liver disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Colitis
- Difficulty swallowing
- Gallstones
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Malabsorption
- Pancreatic biliary disorder and drainage
- Polyps
“Communication is key with patients,” said Dr. Gutnik. “When they share their stories, experiences, goals, etc., I can develop a plan that can best treat them.”
