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DigestiveAZ.com: the official website of Digestive Health Specialists
DigestiveAZ.com belongs to Digestive Health Specialists, a gastroenterology, liver and endoscopy practice in North Scottsdale that is also listed as an Arizona Digestive Health location. Here is everything you need to find it, reach it and know what it does.
You're on digestiveeaz.com (double "e"), an independent guide — not the practice's own website. We can't book visits or see records.
Most-searched tasks
What people usually need from digestiveaz.com
Where to find each one on digestiveaz.com — or just call the office.
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Book an appointment
Call the office, Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
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Patient portal
Messages, results and account access.
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Pay a bill
Secure online bill payment.
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New patient forms
Registration forms to fill in before your visit.
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Insurance & billing
Coverage and billing questions.
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Directions
Princess Medical Center, off the Loop 101.
8573 East Princess Drive, Building B, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
The basics
What is DigestiveAZ.com?
DigestiveAZ.com is the official website of Digestive Health Specialists, a group of board-certified gastroenterologists who have cared for patients in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area since 2005. The practice diagnoses and treats conditions of the digestive tract and liver, and runs its own outpatient endoscopy center in the same building.
The site is where patients find the practice's phone number, office hours, provider bios, condition and procedure pages, new patient forms, insurance and billing details, online bill payment and the patient portal.
You may also see the practice listed by Arizona Digestive Health as its Scottsdale – Princess Drive office. Same address, same doctors.
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Digestive Health Specialists-Arizona
The physician practice — consultations, office visits, treatment of GI disorders and infusion services.
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Digestive Health Specialists Endoscopy Center-Arizona
A state-licensed outpatient ambulatory surgical facility performing colonoscopy, upper endoscopy (EGD) and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
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The endoscopy center lists SCA Health as its partner. Address: 8573 East Princess Drive, Building B, Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
Care team
Providers at Digestive Health Specialists
Four gastroenterologists, supported by physician assistants and a nurse practitioner.
- Layth Al-Jashaami, MDGastroenterologist
- Adam Harris, MDGastroenterologist
- Bradford Jones, MDGastroenterologist
- Suzanne Skoog, MDGastroenterologist
- John Dorsey, PAPhysician Assistant
- Leslie Zeckser, PA-CPhysician Assistant
- Sandy R. Sargent, MSN, NP-CNurse Practitioner
Services
Conditions treated and procedures offered
The topics featured on digestiveaz.com, each with a plain-English explainer on this guide.
Conditions
- Acid Reflux, Heartburn & GERD When stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus.
- Colon Cancer Screening Finding and removing precancerous polyps before they become a problem.
- Hemorrhoids Swollen veins in the rectum or anus — common, and usually treatable.
- Hepatitis Inflammation of the liver, most often caused by a virus.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis — chronic inflammation of the gut.
- Stomach Cancer Cancer that starts in the lining of the stomach.
Procedures
- Colonoscopy A camera exam of the colon and rectum — the gold standard for colon cancer screening.
- Upper Endoscopy (EGD) A look at the esophagus, stomach and the first part of the small intestine.
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy A shorter exam of the rectum and lower part of the large intestine.
Procedures take place at the on-site endoscopy center, Suite 117, open weekdays 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Before you call
When to see a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale
A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specialises in the digestive system: the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, rectum, pancreas, gallbladder and liver. Most people first mention a gut problem to their primary care provider, who then refers them to a specialist practice such as Digestive Health Specialists. Some insurance plans require that referral before they will cover a specialist visit, so it is worth checking your plan before you call digestiveaz.com's office.
Plenty of digestive complaints are short-lived and settle on their own. A specialist visit makes sense when symptoms keep coming back, last for weeks rather than days, interfere with eating, sleeping or work, or come with warning signs. These are the situations that most often lead people to book with a GI practice:
- Heartburn or acid reflux more than twice a week, or reflux medicine that no longer helps.
- Difficulty or pain when swallowing, or food that feels stuck.
- A lasting change in bowel habits — new constipation, diarrhea, or both.
- Blood in the stool, black or tarry stools, or rectal bleeding of any kind.
- Ongoing abdominal pain, bloating or cramping without a clear cause.
- Unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite or persistent nausea.
- Abnormal liver blood tests, a hepatitis diagnosis, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
- Reaching the age for colon cancer screening, or a family history of colon cancer or polyps.
If you have severe pain, are vomiting blood, or feel faint, do not wait for an office appointment — call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Colon cancer screening: who should book
Colon cancer screening is one of the main reasons patients come to Digestive Health Specialists, and the practice lists colorectal cancer prevention among its core services. Current US guidelines advise adults at average risk to begin screening at age 45. People with a parent, sibling or child who had colon cancer or advanced polyps, or with conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, are often advised to start earlier and repeat screening more often.
A colonoscopy is the only screening test that lets the physician find and remove precancerous polyps during the same procedure. After a normal result, many people at average risk will not need another for years; your gastroenterologist sets the right interval for you based on what was found and your personal history.
Liver care (hepatology)
digestiveaz.com describes the practice as a gastroenterology and hepatology group, which means its physicians also look after the liver. Patients are commonly referred for hepatitis B or C, fatty liver disease, abnormal liver enzymes found on routine blood work, or questions about medications that affect the liver.
Liver problems are often silent in their early stages, so evaluation usually starts with blood tests and imaging rather than symptoms alone. If your primary care provider has flagged a liver result, bring a copy of those labs to your first appointment.
New patients
Your first visit to Digestive Health Specialists
First appointments take place in the physician offices, Suite 215 of Princess Medical Center. Here is how a typical first visit comes together.
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Check your referral and coverage
Confirm whether your plan needs a referral, and ask the office whether it works with your insurance. The Insurance and Billing page on digestiveaz.com is the place to start.
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Call to schedule
Phone (480) 563-5757, Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Let the scheduler know your main symptom and whether a provider referred you.
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Fill in the forms ahead of time
The official site offers registration forms under Resources → Patient Forms so you can complete them before you arrive and spend less time in the waiting room.
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Bring the right things
Photo ID, insurance card, a list of every medication and supplement you take (with doses), and copies of any recent lab results, imaging or previous endoscopy reports.
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Talk it through
Your provider will ask about your symptoms, history and family history, examine you, and explain next steps — which may be blood tests, imaging, a change in treatment, or a procedure at the endoscopy center downstairs.
What to expect on procedure day
Colonoscopies, upper endoscopies and flexible sigmoidoscopies are performed at the Digestive Health Specialists Endoscopy Center in Suite 117, a state-licensed outpatient ambulatory surgical facility open weekdays from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Because it is an outpatient center, most patients go home the same day.
You will receive written preparation instructions from the practice. For a colonoscopy that means a bowel prep the day before; for an upper endoscopy it usually means not eating or drinking for several hours. Follow your own instructions exactly — they can differ depending on your health and medications, especially blood thinners and diabetes medicines.
After the procedure
Most procedures use sedation, so you will rest in recovery for a short while afterwards and will need a responsible adult to drive you home. Plan to take the rest of the day easy and avoid driving, signing important documents or operating machinery until the next day.
The physician will usually share initial findings before you leave. If biopsies or polyps were sent to the lab, those results follow later — typically through a follow-up call, appointment or the patient portal reached from digestiveaz.com.
Getting there
Finding the office in North Scottsdale
Digestive Health Specialists is based at Princess Medical Center, 8573 East Princess Drive, Building B, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. The practice describes the location as central and convenient, just off the Loop 101 freeway in North Scottsdale, which makes it reachable from Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek and the wider northeast Valley.
Both parts of the practice are in Building B. Head to Suite 215 for office visits and consultations, and to Suite 117 for the endoscopy center. Your appointment reminder will tell you which suite to go to — if you are booked for a procedure, it will almost always be Suite 117.
Arizona Digestive Health operates other offices around the Valley, including a separate North Scottsdale location on North 89th Place. If you booked through Arizona Digestive Health, double-check that your appointment is at the Princess Drive address before you set off. If you are running late or cannot find the building, call the office on (480) 563-5757.
digestiveaz.com vs. digestiveeaz.com
digestiveaz.com
The practice's official website. Book, pay, use the portal and download forms there.
digestiveeaz.com
This site. An independent guide that explains the practice and points you to it.
How this guide works →Quick answers
DigestiveAZ.com FAQ
What is digestiveaz.com?
digestiveaz.com is the official website of Digestive Health Specialists, a gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, founded in 2005. The practice is also listed under Arizona Digestive Health as its Scottsdale (Princess Drive) location.
Is this website (digestiveeaz.com) the same as digestiveaz.com?
No. This site, spelled with a double "e", is an independent guide. It is not run by or affiliated with Digestive Health Specialists. For appointments, records, forms or bill payment, go to the official site at digestiveaz.com or call (480) 563-5757.
Where is Digestive Health Specialists located?
Princess Medical Center, 8573 East Princess Drive, Building B, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. The physician offices are in Suite 215 and the endoscopy center is in Suite 117. The building is just off the Loop 101.
What is the phone number for digestiveaz.com?
The phone number listed on digestiveaz.com is (480) 563-5757. The fax number is (480) 513-2443. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
What are the office hours?
The clinic and phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The endoscopy center is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours can change, so call ahead before visiting.
How do I book an appointment?
The official site asks patients to call the office at (480) 563-5757 to schedule. You can also use the contact page on digestiveaz.com. This guide cannot book appointments.
How do I log in to the Digestive Health Specialists patient portal?
The patient portal is reached from the "Patient Portal" link at the top of digestiveaz.com. It is hosted at digestivehealthaz.mygportal.com. For login problems, call the practice; this guide has no access to the portal.
How do I pay my bill?
Use the "Payments" or "Pay My Bill" link on digestiveaz.com, under Resources. Questions about insurance and billing are covered on the official Insurance and Billing page or by calling the office.
Which doctors work at Digestive Health Specialists?
The official Providers page lists four gastroenterologists: Layth Al-Jashaami, MD; Adam Harris, MD; Bradford Jones, MD; and Suzanne Skoog, MD. They are supported by physician assistants John Dorsey, PA and Leslie Zeckser, PA-C, and nurse practitioner Sandy R. Sargent, MSN, NP-C.
What conditions does the practice treat?
The official site highlights acid reflux, heartburn and GERD; colon cancer screening; hemorrhoids; hepatitis; inflammatory bowel disease; and stomach cancer, along with general digestive and liver disorders.
What procedures are performed at the endoscopy center?
Colonoscopy, upper endoscopy (EGD) and flexible sigmoidoscopy. The endoscopy center is a state-licensed outpatient ambulatory surgical facility in Suite 117, operated in partnership with SCA Health.
How is digestiveaz.com related to Arizona Digestive Health?
Arizona Digestive Health, a Phoenix-area practice affiliated with GI Alliance, lists the same Princess Drive office and the same providers as "Digestive Health Specialists of Arizona – Scottsdale". The two names refer to the same Scottsdale practice. digestiveaz.com remains its dedicated website.
Does Digestive Health Specialists accept my insurance?
This guide does not publish insurance lists because they change. Check the official Insurance and Billing page on digestiveaz.com or call the office with your plan details before your visit.
Where can I find new patient forms?
The official site provides registration forms on its Patient Forms page (Resources → Patient Forms) so you can fill them in before your first visit.
Official site
Ready to contact the practice?
This guide can't book appointments, see records or take payments. Digestive Health Specialists handles all of that directly by phone and on its official website, digestiveaz.com.
Official website: digestiveaz.com