Digestive Health - Valparaiso, Indiana - Northwest Health - Porter
Gastroenterology • Valparaiso, IN
About
Summary: Northwest Health – Porter (Porter Memorial Hospital Rehab) offers digestive health services as part of its broad medical care spectrum in Northwest Indiana. The Porter system provides comprehensive care including emergency, heart, oncology, imaging, neurology, orthopedics, maternity, and rehabilitation across three Indiana locations (Chesterton and Valparaiso). Specific to Valparaiso, they operate at 85 East US-6 Frontage Road and 814 Laporte Ave, delivering diagnostic and treatment options within the Northwest Health – Porter network. The organization is a small publicly listed healthcare entity with a focus on hospital-based services and a reported multidisciplinary team, though publicly available details show a modest staff size and varied employer ratings. For digestive health-specific services in Valparaiso, consider contacting the Valparaiso locations or the main Northwest Health – Porter offices to confirm gastroenterology specialists, procedures (e.g., endoscopy), and appointment availability.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
The Center for Digestive Health, 2206 Roosevelt Road, Suite B, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone
(219) 464-9507
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered at the Center for Digestive Health?
Gastroenterology care including diagnosis and treatment of ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal and stomach cancers, and procedures such as colonoscopy, endoscopy, flex-sigmoidoscopy, pH monitoring, and ileoscopy.
What services does the Center for Digestive Health provide?
Gastroenterologists treat gastrointestinal disorders and diagnose ailments through procedures such as colonoscopy, endoscopy, flex-sigmoidoscopy, pH monitoring and ileoscopy.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 49% Patient Experience Rating (18% lower than national average) (N/A)
- Yelp/Apple Maps: 1.8/5 (92 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report: Ratings ranging from 3/5 to 5/5 for individual gastroenterologists (Varies by doctor)
Patients praise
- Some patients praise individual staff members in the emergency department for exceptional service
- Certain gastroenterologists receive positive ratings for listening skills and ability to manage conditions
- Satisfactory care reported by patients receiving consistent treatment for chronic conditions
- Positive experiences noted during specialized care, such as labor and delivery
Common complaints
- Long wait times in the emergency department
- Difficulties scheduling appointments and perceived rushed interactions with specialists
- Concerns regarding the coordination of tests and follow-up communication
- Isolated reports of serious clinical errors and perceived lack of follow-up care for patient injuries
- General complaints about hospital management and service consistency
"Went thru the whole colonoscopy prep only to have him cancel. He is not a good Dr."
— Vitals review regarding a gastroenterologist at the facility"The staff is, for the most part, courteous and prompt. The food is real good for a gluten free diet... I'd much rather be here!!"
— User review on RusPagesUSA"I am writing to formally recognize and commend the emergency department staff for their exceptional performance du..."
— Recent user commendation on Apple Maps (April 2026)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Northwest Health -- Porter Adds General and Trauma Surgeon Surgery Group | Northwest Indiana — Sep 22, 2025
- Northwest Health - Porter Announces Diabetes Education Opportunities for November - Daily Diabetes News — Feb 1, 2026
- Northwest Health Offers Seminar about Weight Loss Surgery and GLP-1a - GreatNews.Life — Jan 12, 2026
- Emergency room at Northwest Health – Valparaiso celebrates 10 years of service to the community - GreatNews.Life — Oct 23, 2025
- Northwest Health to Offer Lunch-n-Learn Seminars for American Heart Month - GreatNews.Life — Jan 20, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in Valparaiso
Powers Health Medical Group – Gastroenterology in Valparaiso - Overview: Part of Powers Health, a nonprofit Northwest Indiana health system with four hospitals. Focused on high-quality gastroenterology care within the Powers Health network. - Location: Valparaiso, IN (gastroenterology services in the Powers Health system's footprint). - Services likely covered: routine and advanced GI care (consultations, screenings, endoscopy-related procedures, management of GI conditions) as part of the system’s hospital-affiliated gastroenterology offerings. - Network context: Tied to the broader Powers Health system, which includes Community Hospital (Munster), St. Catherine Hospital (East Chicago), St. Mary Medical Center (Hobart), and Powers Health Rehabilitation Center (Crown Point). Notes: - The provided details emphasize Powers Health as a nonprofit system with a commitment to high-quality, technologically advanced care in Northwest Indiana. - For precise gastroenterology services, clinicians, appointment availability, and Valparaiso office location, please refer to the Powers Health website or contact the system directly.
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