Center for Gastrointestinal Health

What Center for Gastrointestinal Health does

Center for Gastrointestinal Health (CGH) is a privately held, locally owned gastroenterology practice founded in 2003 and headquartered at 5023 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, Illinois. The practice operates a single clinical location serving the Metro East Illinois market and provides diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal and hepatic conditions, with a service catalog spanning 18 conditions (acid reflux, Barrett's esophagus, celiac disease, colorectal cancer screening, IBS, ulcerative colitis, fatty liver disease, H. pylori and ulcers, lactose and fructose intolerance, SIBO, hemorrhoids, dysphagia, constipation, diarrhea, gas and bloating, colon and rectal polyps, esophageal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease) and 15 procedures (colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, FibroScan, Bravo pH test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, virtual colonoscopy, hemorrhoid banding and ablation, Barrett's endotherapy, liver biopsy, paracentesis, and InterStim placement). The clinical team is led by Dr. Ahmed, supported by Nurse Practitioner Alexis Wernsman, with the practice claiming over 25 years of combined gastroenterology experience.

The practice's technology stack centers on conventional but advanced diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment rather than software platforms. Differentiated capabilities include FibroScan non-invasive liver stiffness measurement, capsule endoscopy for small bowel visualization, endoscopic ultrasound combining endoscopy with ultrasound imaging, ERCP for biliary and pancreatic intervention, and Bravo wireless 48-hour pH monitoring for GERD assessment. CGH holds Joint Commission accreditation and has earned Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors recognition (2024) and St. Louis Magazine Top Doctors (2025), providing credentialed evidence of quality standards and peer-reviewed clinical reputation.

Revenue is generated on a professional services basis through fee-for-service procedures and office consultations, with reimbursement driven by insurance contracts (the practice works with most major insurers). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led but in a B2C healthcare context: patient acquisition relies on primary care physician referrals, organic search (SEO targeting Metro East gastroenterology queries), and patient reviews/testimonials. Operational differentiators emphasized on the company website are scheduling speed — same- or next-day appointments and colonoscopies scheduled within one week — which addresses documented patient pain points around gastroenterology access delays. The practice accepts new patients and shows no indicators of closure, acquisition, IPO, or external institutional ownership.

Name

Center for Gastrointestinal Health

Legal name

Center For Gastrointestinal Health

Website

https://gutmd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Center for Gastrointestinal Health is a privately owned, single-location gastroenterology practice in Fairview Heights, IL, founded in 2003 by Dr. Ahmed, serving adult patients in the Metro East Illinois region with diagnostic and treatment services for 18 GI conditions and 15 advanced procedures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gastroenterology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Gastroenterology (HLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outpatient Endoscopy & GI Procedure Centers (Non-ASC) (HLAFABAL)

Keywords

• Gastroenterology services
• Colonoscopy screening
• Digestive health care
• Endoscopic procedures
• Liver disease treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairview Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Procedure Services: Revenue generated from diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology procedures including colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, capsule endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasounds, ERCP, and various screening services. Revenue is procedure-based with fees determined by complexity and insurance contracts.
2. Office Consultations: Revenue from initial and follow-up patient consultations for digestive health concerns, condition evaluations, and treatment planning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Center for Gastrointestinal Health is a privately held gastroenterology medical practice that diagnoses and treats digestive system and liver diseases. It provides 18 condition-specific services (acid reflux/GERD, Barrett's esophagus, celiac disease, colon cancer screening, constipation, diarrhea, dysphagia, esophageal cancer, fatty liver, fructose and lactose intolerance, gas/bloating, H. pylori/ulcers, hemorrhoids, IBS, SIBO, ulcerative colitis, polyps) and performs 15 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, FibroScan, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, flexible sigmoidoscopy, hemorrhoid ablation/banding, liver biopsy, paracentesis, virtual colonoscopy, Barrett's endotherapy, Bravo pH testing, and InterStim placement.

Product overview

Center for Gastrointestinal Health is a gastroenterology medical practice offering a unified set of specialized healthcare services. The practice provides treatment for 18 gastrointestinal conditions including acid reflux, Barrett's esophagus, celiac disease, colon cancer, IBS, and inflammatory bowel diseases. The core service portfolio also includes 15 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as colonoscopy screening, upper endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, Bravo pH testing, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, FibroScans, and hemorrhoid treatments. The practice operates as a single-location healthcare provider in Fairview Heights, IL, serving the Metro East area since 2003, with same- or next-day appointments and colonoscopy scheduling typically within one week.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acid Reflux / GERD Treatment Diagnostic evaluation and medical management of acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including chronic heartburn symptoms, for adult patients.
• Barrett's Esophagus Treatment Monitoring and treatment for Barrett's esophagus, where the esophageal lining changes due to chronic acid reflux, for adult patients.
• Celiac Disease Management Diagnostic evaluation and ongoing care for celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption, for adult patients.
• Colon and Rectal Polyp Screening Screening services to detect and monitor polyps in the colon and rectum to prevent colorectal cancer development, for adult patients.
• Colon Cancer Screening Comprehensive colon cancer screening including colonoscopy procedures for early detection and prevention in adult patients.
• Fatty Liver Treatment Diagnosis and management of fatty liver disease, including lifestyle guidance and ongoing monitoring, for adult patients.
• H. pylori and Ulcer Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori bacterial infections and related stomach ulcers, for adult patients.
• Hemorrhoid Treatment Treatment services for hemorrhoids, including both conservative medical management and procedural interventions, for adult patients.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment Comprehensive management of IBS symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, and bowel habit changes, for adult patients.
• Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Ongoing management and monitoring of ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, for adult patients.
• Esophageal Cancer Screening Early detection and screening services for esophageal cancer, particularly for patients with chronic acid reflux history.
• Colonoscopy Screening and diagnostic colonoscopy procedure to examine the colon and rectum for polyps or cancer, supporting early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer in adult patients.
• Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Examination of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine using a flexible camera to diagnose and treat digestive conditions in adult patients.
• FibroScan Non-invasive test that measures liver stiffness to assess fibrosis or scarring, evaluating liver health without the need for a biopsy, for adult patients.
• Capsule Endoscopy Non-invasive procedure in which the patient swallows a pill-sized camera that captures images of the digestive tract, particularly useful for examining areas of the small intestine difficult to reach with traditional endoscopy.
• Bravo pH Test Wireless, capsule-based test that measures acid levels in the esophagus over 48 hours for more comfortable and accurate acid reflux diagnosis.
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Advanced imaging procedure combining endoscopy and ultrasound to provide detailed images of the digestive tract and surrounding organs for evaluating abnormalities and guiding treatments.
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Specialized endoscopic procedure to diagnose and treat conditions affecting bile ducts, pancreas, and gallbladder in adult patients.
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Endoscopic examination of the lower colon and rectum to investigate symptoms and screen for colorectal conditions in adult patients.
• Hemorrhoid Ablation Minimally invasive procedure to shrink or remove hemorrhoids, relieving discomfort, bleeding, and irritation.
• Hemorrhoid Banding Procedure placing rubber bands around hemorrhoids to cut off blood supply, causing them to shrink and fall off.
• Liver Biopsy Removal of a small liver tissue sample for analysis to diagnose liver diseases and assess damage.
• Paracentesis Procedure to remove excess fluid from the abdominal cavity to relieve discomfort and evaluate the cause of fluid buildup.
• Virtual Colonoscopy CT scan-based colon examination offering a less invasive alternative for detecting polyps and abnormalities.
• Barrett's Endotherapy Minimally invasive procedure to treat abnormal tissue in the esophagus caused by chronic acid reflux, reducing risk of esophageal cancer progression.
• InterStim Placement Implantation of a device that regulates nerve signals to the bowel and bladder for treating fecal incontinence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Colonoscopies scheduled within 1 week
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• One GI: PE-backed gastroenterology platform partnering with community GI practices. Directly comparable service offering and an active acquirer of independent practices similar in size to CGH, representing both a peer and a potential strategic acquirer.
• Gastro Health: Large multi-state gastroenterology practice platform offering comprehensive GI services. Comparable as a regional/multi-site independent GI operator with overlapping procedure mix and patient acquisition model based on physician referrals and screening volume.
• United Digestive: PE-backed GI practice management platform operating multiple community gastroenterology clinics across the Southeast. Comparable in service line breadth (screening, diagnostic, therapeutic GI procedures) and as a strategic acquirer of independent GI practices.
• GI Alliance: Largest independent gastroenterology platform in the U.S., operating a network of community GI practices. Comparable as a consolidator/acquirer in the same specialty, with overlapping procedure offerings (colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, hemorrhoid treatment) and patient segments.
• BJC Medical Group Gastroenterology: Hospital-affiliated GI practice operating within the BJC HealthCare system in the St. Louis/Metro East market. Competes for the same patient base with the advantage of system-level referrals and integrated care delivery.
• Mercy Gastroenterology (Mercy Health): Hospital-affiliated gastroenterology service line operating in the St. Louis region. Directly competes for the same Metro East patient base with a broader system footprint, integrated referrals, and greater payer leverage.

Direct peers

• Illinois Gastroenterology Group: Multi-physician independent GI group serving the greater Illinois region. Directly comparable as a community-based gastroenterology practice offering colonoscopy, endoscopy, and GI specialty care with a similar mix of procedures and patient services.

Regional players

• Capital Digestive Care: Large independent GI specialty practice serving the Mid-Atlantic region. Comparable in offering a full suite of GI procedures (colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, EUS, ERCP, FibroScan equivalents) within a community practice setting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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