John M. Crisologo, M.D., FACG

“My goal is to provide the most knowledgeable care, safe and proven procedures, and the latest in medical techniques combined with caring and compassion.”

At Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care, Dr. Crisologo sees patients with GI conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), liver disorders and performs advanced endoscopy procedures, including ERCP – enteral stenting and ablation of Barrett’s esophagus. He also specializes in the treatment and prevention of GI cancers affecting the digestive system.

Areas of Expertise

• GI Cancer — Any cancer that affects the digestive system, including colorectal, esophageal, liver or pancreatic cancer.
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) — Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that can cause blood in the stools, stomach pain and weight loss. Two primary types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Liver Disorders — Conditions of the liver including hepatitis A, B and C, liver cancer, liver failure and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
• Advanced Endoscopy — The visual examination of the digestive system using advanced equipment in addition to the endoscope.
• Barrett's Esophagus — A complication or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) where the cellular lining of the esophagus heals abnormally and changes to intestinal cells.

Milestone Achievements

Dr. Crisologo performs more than 1,200 procedures yearly - including esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, gastrostomy tube placements, sigmoidoscopy and video capsule endoscopy - and has performed more than 1,000 advanced endoscopic procedures.

Video Visits

Dr. Crisologo offers virtual visits in certain circumstances for patient follow up. If interested, ask about the option when scheduling.

Background

Dr. Crisologo joined Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group in 2003. In his practice of gastroenterology, he uses a wide range of traditional and leading-edge methodologies and displays genuine care for his patients. In addition, he brings to the practice broad-based nutritional knowledge that is especially useful for bariatric and transplant patients.

Dr. Crisologo and his wife, Kristina, have three children, and when not treating family and friends to his latest culinary creation, he enjoys photography, music, motorcycles and sailing.